osculatory.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Where this word comes from
From Latin ōsculātōrium.
Of or relating to kissing.
Relating to, or having the properties of, an osculatrix; capable of osculation.
A circle may be osculatory with a curve, at a given point.
Where this word comes from
From osculate + -ory.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.