Meaning
To kneel and bow low enough to touch one’s forehead to the ground.
Etymology
Origin: Chinese
From either Cantonese 叩頭 /叩头 (kau³ tau⁴) or Mandarin 叩頭 /叩头 (kòutóu). Literally, “knock head”.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles: