(geometry) A curve whose contact with a given curve at a given point is of a higher order (or involves the equality of a greater number of successive differentialcoefficients of the ordinates of the curves taken at that point) than that of any other curve of the same kind.
osculatory
(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.
