Cosmetical

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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.
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           First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores,
           With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. --Pope.
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