Yes it is and it has several meanings. Noun 1. congee - a Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast jook gruel - a thin porridge (usually oatmeal or cornmeal) 2. congeecongee - (architecture) a concave molding conge moulding, molding - a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing architecture - the discipline dealing with the principles of design and construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes use" 3. congee - formal permission to depart; "he gave me his conge" conge permission, permit, license - the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization 4. congee - an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal conge dismission, sacking, liberation, firing, dismissal, release, discharge, sack - the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) Verb 1. congee - depart after obtaining formal permission; "He has congeed with the King" take leave, quit, depart - go away or leave 2. congee - perform a ceremonious bow conge bow, bow down - bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head; "He bowed before the King"; "She bowed her head in shame" [ Source: www.thefreedictionary.com]

Yes, it's a word. You know what it means. I think it is that rice gruel you have in China.