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supplicant

noun

/ˈsʌplɪkənt/

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

petitioner, beggar, applicant, seeker, worshipper

giver, benefactor, donor

devout supplicant, humble supplicant, supplicant at the temple, supplicant before the throne

a person who tends and cultivates a garden

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning subst...

a valuable spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, used for flavoring and coloring food