The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SQUEAMISH
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More clues leading to the result SQUEAMISH
- Prudish girl attracted to Mennonite sect, without question
- Prudish girl entertains leader of Quaker's sect
- Easily shocked girl caught up in crush
- Delicate silk initially that French put on some Protestants
- Native American shelters beginning to evaporate, slightly nauseous
- Adaptation of “Messiah” interrupted by Queen
- Easily offended members of sect supporting girl without question
- Squash ’em tight! Cyclops enters, feeling nauseated
- Conservative denied a right, Mennonite easily shocked
- Around end of game, playing squash, I’m nauseous
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The straight part
We know that "slightly nauseous" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case slightly nauseous = squeamish.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SQUEAMISH mean?
SQUEAMISH adjective- Easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseated or nervous; oversensitive
- Averse or reluctant