congee
What is the opposite of congee? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — A savoury rice porridge, often simmered with vegetables, meat, or fish, popular across East and Southeast Asia.
Etymology
From late Middle English congie, from Old French congié, congiet (modern French congé), from Latin commeātus (“passage, permission to leave”), from commeō (“to go and come”), from con- + meō (“to go, to pass”). Figurative senses generally borrowed from developments in French congé.
Full origin of congee →Frequently asked questions
What does “congee” mean?
The word “congee” means a savoury rice porridge, often simmered with vegetables, meat, or fish, popular across East and Southeast Asia. In plain terms, a soft, savoury rice porridge eaten in many Asian cuisines, especially for breakfast or when sick.
How do you pronounce “congee”?
“Congee” is pronounced KOND-zhee (/ˈkɑnd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “congee” in a sentence?
Here is “congee” used in a sentence: “She had a bowl of chicken congee for breakfast.”
What part of speech is “congee”?
“Congee” is a noun.
