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Webster 1913 Edition

{

(k?z-m?t′?k)

(-?-kal)

, }

Adj.

[Gr.

κοσμιτικόσ

skilled in decorating, fr.

κόσμοσ

order, ornament: cf. F.

cosmétique

. See

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.

cosmetical ‎(not comparable)