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Webster 1913 Edition


Cosmetic

Cos-met′ic

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Noun.
Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cosmetic

COSMETIC

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Adj.
s as z. [Gr., order, beauty.] Beautifying; improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the skin.

COSMETIC

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Noun.
Any preparation that renders the skin soft, pure and white, and helps to beautify and improve the complexion.