Congeal (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Congealed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Congealing.] [F. congeler, L. congelare, -gelatumn; con- + gelare to freeze, gelu frost. See Gelid.] 1. To change from a fluid to a solid state by cold; to freeze.
Syn. -- jell, set.
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A vapory deluge lies to snow congealed. Thomson.
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2. To affect as if by freezing; to check the flow of, or cause to run cold; to chill.
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As if with horror to congeal his blood. Stirling.
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