osculate

Meanings

• Verb

  To kiss, especially with deep affection or reverence.

  - "Romulus and Remus were said to have been osculated by a she-wolf."
  - "The newlyweds osculated passionately before leaving the church."

• Verb

  To touch or press closely, especially with the lips.

  - "The statue's lips were worn smooth from centuries of being osculated."
  - "The child reached up to osculate his mother's cheek."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with osculate
console , decant , deplore , explore , intone , resolve

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Variants

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osculate , osculated , osculates , osculating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'osculum' meaning 'little mouth' or 'kiss'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'osculate' is derived from the Latin word 'osculum' which means 'little mouth' or 'kiss'.

2. In ancient Rome, the osculate was considered a sign of respect and loyalty, and was often used between emperors and their subjects.

3. The term 'kiss of death' originated from the ancient Roman custom of kissing a poisoned blade before using it to kill an enemy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kiss: A physical act of pressing one's lips against another person's or an object's lips, cheeks, or other parts of the body. It is a common expression of affection, greeting, or respect.

2. Lip service: A phrase used to describe actions that are meant to be pleasing or impressive, but lack genuine commitment or sincerity.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, the osculate was considered a sign of respect and reverence. It was common for emperors to be osculated by their subjects as a mark of loyalty. In Christian tradition, the osculate is used during the Eucharist as a symbol of the kiss of peace.

How to Memorize "osculate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pressing one's lips against another person's or an object's lips or cheeks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'osculate' with the act of kissing or touching with the lips.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'osculum' meaning 'little mouth' or 'kiss'.

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