congee
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for congee, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A savoury rice porridge, often simmered with vegetables, meat, or fish, popular across East and Southeast Asia.
Synonyms
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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.
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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.