Osculate Definition & Meaning
osculate
- verb
- be intermediate between two taxonomic groups; "These species osculate"
- have at least three points in common with; "one curve osculates the other"; "these two surfaces osculate"
- touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.; "The newly married couple kissed"; "She kissed her grandfather on the forehead when she entered the room"
"Osculate" in song lyrics
See how osculate is used in real songs:
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"Can we osculate?"
X-Raided — Kicc it 2-Nite
Words that rhyme with osculate
Usage tips for "osculate"
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