Congé

Alternative forms

• conge

Origin

, from . As an architectural term, a French calque of ἀποφυγή ("a leave, an escape; an architectural feature").

Full definition of congé

Noun

1. (archaic) : a leavetaking, a farewell, in various senses; a bow, a curtsey, or similar gestures whether or not used for taking leave.
2. (architecture) or cavetto: supports at the top or bottom of pillars, particularly rings or ferrils in the extremities of wooden pillars, added to provide support and prevent splintering, their imitation in stone, or a molding in the form of a quarter round.

Derived terms

• congé d'élire

Verb

1. (archaic) : to take leave, to bid farewell, in various senses; to bow, curtsey, etc.

Derived terms

• conge delire

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