Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\ (k?z-m?t"?k), Cosmetical \Cos*met"ic*al\
(-?-kal), a. [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr.
ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosm['e]tique. See Cosmos.]
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the
complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation.
First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With
head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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