Congeal

Pronunciation

• enPR: kÉ™njÄ“l', IPA: /kÉ™nˈdÊ’iːl/
• Rhymes: -iːl

Origin

Middle English congelen, from Middle French congeler, from Latin congelare, cognate with Spanish congelar.

Full definition of congeal

Verb

1. (transitive) To change from a liquid to solid state perhaps by cold
2. (transitive) To coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly
3. (transitive) To make rigid or immobile
4. (intransitive) To become congealed, solidify