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oscular

Syllabification: (os·cu·lar)
Pronunciation: /ˈäskyələr/

Definition of oscular

adjective

  • 1 humorous of or relating to kissing.
  • 2 Zoology of or relating to an osculum.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin osculum 'mouth, kiss' (diminutive of os 'mouth') + -ar1

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