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            quail(verb)

Definition:

  1. Show fear or to shrink with apprehension
  2. to tremble with fear

Synonyms: recoil, falter, get cold feet

Example

  1. Despite the fact that he was fearless outdoorsman, John quailed at the thought of spending night at jungle.

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Also the name of a delicious meal at a nice restaurant! Thanks for sharing this!

Really. Would you please share some pics of it.