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osculant

adjective
os·​cu·​lant | \ ˈäskyÉ™lÉ™nt\

Definition of osculant

1 : intermediate in character : forming a connecting link between two groups
2 : adhering closely : embracing

History and Etymology for osculant

New Latin osculant-, osculans, from Latin, present participle of osculari to kiss

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