osculation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of pressing the lips to another's lips as a sign of kiss or greeting.

  - "After the long speech, the audience gave the speaker an ovation and an osculation."
  - "The children exchanged osculations during the school dance."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with osculation
collusion , delusion , illusion , olution

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Variants

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osculation , osculations , osculatory

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded kiss lasted for 58 hours, 35 minutes, and 58 seconds.

2. In ancient Rome, it was customary to kiss three times as a sign of respect and loyalty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Kiss: A type of osculation where the lips are pressed against another person or object.

2. Greeting: A formal or informal act of acknowledging someone, often involving an osculation on the cheek.

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Culture

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In literature, osculation is often used as a metaphor for deep affection, intimacy, or love. In art, it is a common theme in paintings and sculptures, particularly in depictions of romantic scenes.

How to Memorize "osculation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pressing your lips against someone else's lips in a kiss or greeting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'osculation' with the act of kissing or greeting someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'osculation' comes from the Latin word 'osculum', which means 'little mouth'.

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