According to Guinness World Records, the largest collection of coffee pots belongs to Robert Dahl (Germany) and consists of 27,390 coffee pots as of 2 November 2012, in Rövershagen, Germany.
COSMETIC
cosmetic, enhancive
(adjective) serving an aesthetic purpose in beautifying the body; “cosmetic surgery”; “enhansive makeup”
cosmetic, decorative, ornamental
(adjective) serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; “cosmetic fenders on cars”; “the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative”
cosmetic
(noun) a toiletry designed to beautify the body
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
cosmetic (comparative more cosmetic, superlative most cosmetic)
Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion.
External or superficial; pertaining only to the surface or appearance of something.
Noun
cosmetic (plural cosmetics)
Any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin, e.g. lipstick, eyeshadow, eyeliner; makeup.
A feature existing only on the surface.
Synonyms
• (substances enhance external color or texture): beauty products, makeup, product, slap, war paint
Hyponyms
• (substances enhance external color or texture): See also toiletry
Source: Wiktionary
Cos*met"ic (kz-mt"k), Cos*met"ic*al (--kal), a. Etym: [Gr. kosmitiko`s skilled in decorating, fr. ko`smos order, ornament: cf. F. cosmétique. See Cosmos.]
Definition: Imparting or improving beauty, particularly the beauty of the complexion; as, a cosmetical preparation. First, robed in white, the nymph intent adores, With head uncovered, the cosmetic powers. Pope.
Cos*met"ic, n.
Definition: Any external application intended to beautify and improve the complexion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TEMPORIZE
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