Meaning of ōsculum | Babel Free
[ˈoːs.kʊ.ɫũː]Definitions
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a kiss declension-2
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a little mouth declension-2
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a small orifice New-Latin, declension-2
- Equivalent to 'kiss': A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting.
Equivalents
English
kiss
Examples
“occupat amplexū lacrimāsque per ōscula siccat”
He holds her in loving embraces, and her tears he dries through kisses. (Ariadne and her husband Dionysus reconcile following his infidelity to her.)
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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