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cosmetic |
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cosmetic Noun anything applied to the face or body in order to improve the appearance Adjective 1. done or used to improve the appearance of the face or body 2. improving in appearance only: glossy brochures are part of a cosmetic exercise [Greek kosmētikos, from kosmein to arrange]
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cosmetic Translationsadj → kosmetisch; cosmetic surgery (Med) → kosmetische Chirurgie f (fig) [reforms] → ornamentale |
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GENERAL INFORMATION GATHERED AT THE FESTIVAL--PERSONAL BEAUTY OF THE TYPEES--THEIR SUPERIORITY OVER THE INHABITANTS OF THE OTHER ISLANDS--DIVERSITY OF COMPLEXION--A VEGETABLE COSMETIC AND OINTMENT--TESTIMONY OF VOYAGERS TO THE UNCOMMON BEAUTY OF THE MARQUESANS--FEW EVIDENCES OF INTERCOURSE WITH CIVILIZED BEINGS--DILAPIDATED MUSKET--PRIMITIVE SIMPLICITY OF GOVERNMENT-- REGAL DIGNITY OF MEHEVI no wonder that in old times this sperm was such a favorite cosmetic. Beauly had been actually questioned by the deceased lady on the subject of cosmetic applications to the complexion. |
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