Crossword clues for genuflexion
The Collaborative International Dictionary
genuflexion
genuflection \gen`u*flec"tion\, genuflexion \gen`u*flex"ion\, n.
[F. g['e]nuflexion, fr. LL. genuflexio, fr. L. genu knee +
flexio a bending, fr. flectere, flexum, to bend. See Knee,
Flexible.]
The act of bending the knee, particularly in worship or
reverence.
--Bp. Stillingfleet.
Wiktionary
genuflexion
n. (alternative spelling of genuflection English)
WordNet
genuflexion
n. the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence [syn: genuflection]
Usage examples of "genuflexion".
In spite of his costume I made the usual genuflexion, and when I would have kissed his hand he would not allow it, but shook mine in an affectionate manner.
Genuflexion before the idol or the dollar atrophies the muscle which walks and the will which goes.