Meaning of 'osculate'

Find the meaning of the word ‘osculate’

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Meaning of ‘osculate’

3 definitions found.

osculate

verb

touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

Synonyms: kiss

verb

have at least three points in common with

Example: "one curve osculates the other"

verb

be intermediate between two taxonomic groups

Example: "These species osculate"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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