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Obsequious Type Of Bird Crossword Clue

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noun

• any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping

• a person who crawls or creeps along the ground

• any of various small insectivorous birds of the Northern Hemisphere that climb up a tree trunk supporting themselves on stiff tail feathers and their feet

23%12Obsequious
adjective satellite

• capable of winning favor

• calculated to please or gain favor

23%6 Be obsequious (to)
noun

• a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission

verb

• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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The Guardian Cryptic09 Jan 2002 Down 20
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