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Recoils In Fear Crossword Clue

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noun

• flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised

• small gallinaceous game birds

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

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verb

• turn pale, as if in fear

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verb

• crouch or curl up

• show submission or fear

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