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osculatory


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or involving a kiss or pressing of the lips to something.


Rhymes
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horses , corporate , colatory , obligatory
Variants
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osculation , osculations , osculatory
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'osculum' meaning 'little mouth' or 'kiss'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'osculatory' is commonly used in medical terminology to describe the blood vessels that supply the brain.

  2. In the Catholic Church, the osculatory cross is a large wooden cross that is kissed by the Pope and other high-ranking clergy during religious ceremonies.


Related Concepts
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  1. kiss: A gesture of affection or respect, involving pressing the lips against another person or object.

  2. lip service: Paying lip service to something means giving it superficial attention or praise, without actually taking any meaningful action.


Culture
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In literature, osculatory is used to describe a scene of a kiss or an act of paying respects by touching or kissing an object, such as a statue or a religious icon. In art, osculatory gestures are depicted in various forms, including paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "osculatory"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a romantic scene where two people exchange a kiss. Visualize the way their lips meet, the feeling of their breath against each other's faces, and the emotions they express.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'osculatory' with the word 'kiss'. Whenever you come across the word, think of a kiss or an act of paying respects.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'osculatory' as 'Osculates the Curious Lip'.


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