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Definition of “osculation”

osculation (ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən )

Also called: tacnode (mathematics) a point at which two branches of a curve have a common tangent, each branch extending in both directions of the tangent
(rare) the act or an instance of kissing

osculatory (ˈɒskjʊlətərɪ Pronunciation for osculatory

; -trɪ) adjective

But Montini adopted a swift downward movement of the hand to avoid this ` osculation of homage".

Hebblethwaite, Peter Paul VI - The First Modern Pope

His penchant for pun and wordplay makes one wonder what he could have done with osculation in popular song.

Independent (1998)

appreneur

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Match made in heaven

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Short end of the ...

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Autosexuality

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Magot-pie

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Precog

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