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Kowtow   /kˈaʊtˈaʊ/  /kˈoʊtˈoʊ/   Listen
Kowtow

noun
(Also spelled kotow)
1.
A former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission.  Synonym: kotow.






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Words linked to "Kowtow" :   curry favor, flatter, obeisance, court favour, bowing, curry favour, blandish, court favor, bow



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