cosmetological

cos·me·tol·o·gy

[koz-mi-tol-uh-jee]
noun
the art or profession of applying cosmetics.

Origin:
1850–55; < Greek kosmētó(s) adorned, arranged (see cosmetic) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie

cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-oj-i-kuhl] , adjective
cos·me·tol·o·gist, noun
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cosmetology (ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc

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Cosmetological is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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cosmetology
1855, from Fr. cosmétologie, from source of cosmetic.
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