reverencia

Definitions of reverencia
  1. noun
    bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
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    type of:
    ademán, gesticulación, gesto
    the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
  2. noun
    a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
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    type of:
    inclinación
    bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
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