Definition of 'congeal'
verb
2.
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Derived forms
congealable (conˈgealable) adjective
congealer (conˈgealer)
noun
congealment (conˈgealment)
noun
Word origin of 'congeal'
C14: from Old French congeler, from Latin congelāre, from com- together + gelāre to freeze verb transitive, verb intransitive
2.
to thicken; coagulate; jell
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Derived forms
congealable (conˈgealable) adjective
congealment (conˈgealment)
noun
Word origin of 'congeal'
ME congelen < OFr congeler < L congelare < com-, together + gelare, to freeze: see gelatinExample sentences containing 'congeal'
A NASTY DOSE OF DEATH
Conversation dwindled, and time seemed to congeal around the card game.
THREE KINDS OF KISSING - SCOTTISH SHORT STORIESTrends of 'congeal'
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