geniculation

Etymology
a kneeling.

Noun

 * 1) The act of kneeling.
 * 2) * 1622,, The Deceit of Appearance (sermon)
 * Prayers, sermons, sacraments, geniculation, silence, attention, reverence, applause, knees, eyes, ears, mouths full of God: oh, that ye were thus always! oh, that this were your worst side!
 * 1) The state of being bent abruptly at an angle.