interosculate

American

[in-ter-os-kyuh-layt] / ˌɪn tərˈɒs kjəˌleɪt /

verb (used without object)

interosculated, interosculating

to interpenetrate; inosculate.
to form a connecting link.

interosculate British

/ ˌɪntərˈɒskjʊˌleɪt /

verb

rare (intr) biology (of two different species or groups of organisms) to share certain characteristics

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interosculation

noun

Etymology

Origin of interosculate

First recorded in 1880–85; inter- + osculate

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The Adige has now just reached this state: its delta is continuous with the delta of the Po, and their branches interosculate.

From Science in Arcady by Grant Allen

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