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 osculation osculation /ˌɒskjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

  1. The act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)  ( buss [Informal, N. American] , osculation , kiss )
    the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
      They shared a passionate kiss under the starry night sky.
    They shared a passionate kiss under the starry night sky.
  2. (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent  ( osculation )
    (mathematics) a contact of two curves (or two surfaces) at which they have a common tangent


 invertebrate invertebrate /ˌɪnˈvɝːtəˌbreɪt/

adjective

  1. (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column  ( invertebrate , spineless )
    (zoology) lacking a backbone or spinal column
     Worms are an example of invertebrate animals
    worms are an example of invertebrate animals

noun

  1. Any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification  ( invertebrate )
    any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification
     The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids
    The sea is teeming with invertebrates, from tiny plankton to giant squids


 Spanish paprika Spanish paprika /ˈspænɪʃ pəˈpriːkə/

noun

  1. A mild seasoning made from a variety of pimiento grown in Spain  ( Spanish paprika )
    a mild seasoning made from a variety of pimiento grown in Spain
     The recipe calls for Spanish paprika to give the dish a subtle smokiness.
    The recipe calls for Spanish paprika to give the dish a subtle smokiness.


 Phalangium opilio Phalangium opilio /fəˈlændʒiəm oʊˈpɪlioʊ/

noun

  1. Spiderlike arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs  ( daddy longlegs , harvestman , Phalangium opilio )
    spiderlike arachnid with a small rounded body and very long thin legs