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cosmetic

1. cos.met.ic \ka:z-'met-ik\ n : a cosmetic preparation for external use 
2. cosmetic aj [Gk kosme-tikos skilled in adornment, fr. kosmein to 
   arrange, ad]orn, fr. kosmos order : relating to or making for beauty esp. 
   of the complexion : BEAUTIFY ING {~ salves} : ; also : correcting defects 
   esp. of the face {~ surgery}