HyperDic: congee

English > 6 senses of the word congee:
VERBmotioncongeedepart after obtaining formal permission
communicationcongee, congeperform a ceremonious bow
NOUNfoodcongee, jooka Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast
artifactcongee, conge(architecture) a concave molding
actcongee, congeformal permission to depart
actcongee, congean abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
English > congee: 6 senses > noun 1, food
MeaningA Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast.
Synonymjook
BroadergruelA thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal)
Spanisharroz congee
English > congee: 6 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning(architecture) a concave molding.
Synonymconge
CategoryarchitectureThe discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings
Broadermolding, mouldingA decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Spanishcaveto
English > congee: 6 senses > noun 3, act
Meaningformal permission to depart.
Synonymconge
Broaderlicense, permission, permitThe act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Spanishpermiso de salida
English > congee: 6 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningAn abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.
Synonymconge
Broaderdismissal, dismission, discharge, firing, liberation, release, sack, sackingThe termination of someone's employment / employment (leaving them free to depart)
Spanishdestitución
English > congee: 6 senses > verb 1, motion
Meaningdepart after obtaining formal permission.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Example"He has congeed with the King"
Broaderdepart, take leave, quitgo away or leave
Spanishhacer una reverencia
English > congee: 6 senses > verb 2, communication
MeaningPerform a ceremonious bow.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymconge
Broaderbow, bow downbend one's knee or body, or lower one's head

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