noun
- plural of congee: a type of rice porridge popular in Asian cuisine
verb
- third person singular present of congee: to take leave ceremoniously; to bow and depart
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The restaurant serves several types of congees for breakfast.
- She ordered chicken congees from the dim sum menu.
- The congees were garnished with green onions and ginger.
- He congees from the royal court with a deep bow.
- The ambassador congees after delivering the message.
- Different congees have varying textures and flavors.