A preparation designed to beautify the body; SYN. cosmetics.
Chirurg. K., ärztl. Beseitigung von Schönheitsfehlern, Mißbildungen, Narben u. Alterserscheinungen (Face-lifting).
ETYM Greek kosmitikos skilled in decorating, from kosmos order, ornament: cf. French cosmétique. Related to Cosmos.
1. Serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; SYN. enhancive.
2. Serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; SYN. decorative, ornamental.