oscular
Americanadjective
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pertaining to an osculum.
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pertaining to the mouth or kissing.
oscular stimulation.
adjective
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zoology of or relating to an osculum
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of or relating to the mouth or to kissing
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of oscular
1820–30; < Latin ōscul ( um ) kiss, mouth ( see osculum) + -ar 1
Example Sentences
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Social kissing takes much of its inspiration from show business, where for years an oscular promiscuity has prevailed.
From Time Magazine Archive
Oscula star-shaped, of moderate size, as a rule rendered conspicuous by the furrows that radiate from them over the outer surface of the parenchyma below the external membrane; oscular collars well developed.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
With the sagacity upon which Miss Cora Dobbs prided herself—if she happened to be perfectly sober—she decided to postpone any oscular demonstration of regard for Harry until the next day.
From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.
Nearly a third of the toe has been worn away by the oscular applications of the faithful.
From Cambridge Sketches by Stearns, Frank Preston
The oscular collars are fairly well developed, but the subepidermal space is not extensive.
From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson
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