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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
cosmetic
    adj 1: serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose;
           "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were
           utilitarian rather than decorative" [syn: cosmetic,
           decorative, ornamental]
    2: serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body;
       "cosmetic surgery"; "enhansive makeup" [syn: cosmetic,
       enhancive]
    n 1: a toiletry designed to beautify the body
2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
   [1913 Webster]

         First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores,
         With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
   [1913 Webster]
3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Cosmetic \Cos*met"ic\, n.
   Any external application intended to beautify and improve the
   complexion.
   [1913 Webster]
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