Definition of OSCULATORY

osculatory

Meanings

Plural: osculatories

Noun

  • A religious tablet, usually carrying a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which is kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace"); it is then passed to others at the mass who also kiss it.

Adj

  • Of or relating to kissing.
  • Relating to, or having the properties of, an osculatrix; capable of osculation.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin ōsculātōrium.

Synonyms

pax

Scrabble Score: 15

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