oscular
[ os-kyuh-ler ]
/ ˈɒs kyə lər /
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adjective
pertaining to an osculum.
pertaining to the mouth or kissing: oscular stimulation.
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OTHER WORDS FROM oscular
os·cu·lar·i·ty [os-kyuh-lar-i-tee], /ˌɒs kyəˈlær ɪ ti/, nounWords nearby oscular
oscitant, os coccygis, Osco-Umbrian, os coxae, osculant, oscular, osculate, osculating circle, osculating plane, osculation, osculum
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Example sentences from the Web for oscular
As the fair sex have to receive, rather than bestow compliments, the oscular homage to the Stone conveys no power to them.
Bits of Blarney|R. Shelton MackenzieThe external membrane in many Spongillid is prolonged round and above the oscula so as to form an oscular collar.
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa|Nelson Annandale
British Dictionary definitions for oscular
oscular
/ (ˈɒskjʊlə) /
adjective
zoology of or relating to an osculum
of or relating to the mouth or to kissing
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