Greek word
proskynéō
προσκυνέω
What it means
to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage
to fawn or crouch to, i.e. (literally or figuratively) prostrate oneself in homage (do reverence to, adore)
Where it comes from
from prós (πρός) and a probable derivative of kýōn (κύων) (meaning to kiss, like a dog licking his master's hand)