osculum in English
noun
1
a large aperture in a sponge through which water is expelled.
Sponges will react by closing ostia or oscula , either because of direct physical stimulation or when suspended particles within the sponge are too large or highly concentrated.
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1. "Greetings and respected proskynesis" (Greek: "ἀσπασμόν καί τιμητικήν προσκύνησιν"; Latin: "osculum et honorariam Adorationem") for icons was established by the Second Council of Nicaea (Seventh Ecumenical Council) in 787.