English Explanatory Dictionary

osculatory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A religious tablet, usually carrying a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which is kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace"); it is then passed to others at the mass who also kiss it.
adj
  1. Of or relating to kissing.
  2. Relating to, or having the properties of, an osculatrix; capable of osculation.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

osculatory osculatories more osculatory most osculatory

Etymology

From Latin ōsculātōrium.

Synonyms

pax
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