osculatory

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Noun

osculatory (plural osculatories)

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

osculatory (comparative more osculatory, superlative most osculatory)

1. (formal) Of or relating to kissing.
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     the 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.

References

• Oxford English Dictionary,

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• cotylosaur