congee
congee Lexical Profile
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• noun
A type of savory rice porridge or gruel heavily boiled in water, widely eaten in many Asian countries and often served with various side dishes or garnishes.
"For breakfast, she enjoyed a hot bowl of chicken congee garnished with scallions, ginger, and a dash of soy sauce."
A formal bow or curtsy; the act of taking one's leave or departing ceremoniously.
"The courtier made his final congee to the queen before slowly backing out of the audience chamber."
• verb
To take one's leave formally or ceremoniously; to bow or curtsy.
"The ambassador congeed respectfully when the monarch signaled that the meeting had concluded."
Word Nuance & Usage
The term represents two completely distinct homographs: one refers to a common Asian rice porridge, while the other is an archaic term (often spelled 'congé') for a formal bow or departure.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The word has two distinct origins. The culinary term comes from Tamil 'kañci' (boilings) via the Portuguese 'canja'. The historical term for leave-taking comes from Old French 'congé' (permission), rooted in Latin 'commeatus'.
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