cosmetics
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cosmetics
- /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪks/ UK
- /kɑzˈmɛt.ɪks/ Canada, US
- [kɑzˈmɛɾ.ɪks] Canada, US
- /kɔzˈmet.ɪks/ Australia
- [kɔzˈmeɾ.ɪks] Australia
Where it comes from
From French cosmétique, from Ancient Greek κοσμητική (kosmētikḗ, “the art of dress and ornament”), from κοσμητικός (kosmētikós), an adjective of κοσμέω (kosméō, “to order, to arrange, to rule, to adorn, to equip, to dress, to embellish”).
noun
- Preparations applied externally to change or enhance the beauty of skin, hair, nails, lips, and eyes. Near-synonyms: makeup, make-up; beauty products
- The way something looks; superficial appearance. Near-synonym: cosmesis
noun
- The study of such products.
