The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Congius \Con"gi*us\, n. [L.] 1. (Roman Antiq.) A liquid measure containing about three quarts. [1913 Webster] 2. (Med.) A gallon, or four quarts. [Often abbreviated to cong.] [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
congius n 1: a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 quarts or 4.545 liters [syn: gallon, Imperial gallon, congius]