Osculatory

Full definition of osculatory

Noun

1. (Christianity) 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.

Synonyms

• pax

Adjective

1. Of or relating to kissing.
• ThackerayThe osculatory ceremony.
2. (geometry) Relating to, or having the properties of, an osculatrix; capable of osculation.A circle may be osculatory with a curve, at a given point.

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