GENUFLECT


Meaning of GENUFLECT in English

v.intr. bend the knee, esp. in worship or as a sign of respect. genuflection n. (also genuflexion). genuflector n.

[ eccl.L genuflectere genuflex- f. L genu the knee + flectere bend ]

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