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congee
('k/A/n/dZ//i/ )

noun (n)

  • a Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast(noun.food)
    Synonym:
    jook
    source: wordnet30
  • (architecture) a concave molding(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    conge
    source: wordnet30
  • formal permission to depart(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • See Congé, Conge.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Boiled rice; rice gruel.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • depart after obtaining formal permission(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He has congeed with the King.
    source: wordnet30
  • perform a ceremonious bow(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
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