osculant

adjective

os·​cu·​lant

ˈäskyələnt

1

: intermediate in character : forming a connecting link between two groups

2

: adhering closely : embracing

Word History

Etymology

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

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