Congee has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
a Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast
2
(architecture) a concave molding
3
formal permission to depart
"he gave me his conge"
4
an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
5
Leave, formal permission for some action, (originally and particularly)
6
A type of thick rice porridge or soup, sometimes prepared with vegetables and/or meat.
Verb
1
depart after obtaining formal permission
"He has congeed with the King"
2
perform a ceremonious bow
3
To give congee, (particularly)
4
To give formal permission to leave; to dismiss.
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