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- [os-kyuh-luh m]
- /ˈɒs kyə ləm/
- /ˈɒskjʊləm/
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- [os-kyuh-luh m]
- /ˈɒs kyə ləm/
Definitions of osculum word
- noun plural osculum a small mouthlike aperture, as of a sponge. 1
- noun osculum A large aperture in a sponge through which water is expelled. 1
- noun osculum a mouthlike aperture, esp the opening in a sponge out of which water passes 0
- noun osculum any of the openings of a sponge though which water passes out 0
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Origin of osculum
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < New Latin, Latin ōsculum, equivalent to ōs mouth + -culum -cule1
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Parts of speech for Osculum
noun
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osculum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
osculum usage trend in Literature
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- what is osculum?
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