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Osculate Definition & Meaning

osculate
verb
  1. be intermediate between two taxonomic groups; "These species osculate"
  2. have at least three points in common with; "one curve osculates the other"; "these two surfaces osculate"
  3. 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

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  • "Can we osculate?"
    X-Raided — Kicc it 2-Nite

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Frequently asked questions

What does osculate mean?
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"
What part of speech is osculate?
Osculate is a verb.
How many definitions does osculate have?
Osculate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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