Definition of "osculatory" in English

noun

1. (Christianity) 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.

adjective

1. (formal) Of or relating to kissing.

2. (geometry) Relating to, or having the properties of, an osculatrix; capable of osculation.

   • A circle may be osculatory with a curve, at a given point.