cosmetology

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

Origin of cosmetology

1
1850–55; <Greek kosmētó(s) adorned, arranged (see cosmetic) + -logy, apparently modeled on French cosmétologie

Other words from cosmetology

  • cos·me·to·log·i·cal [koz-mi-tl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌkɒz mɪ tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
  • cos·me·tol·o·gist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for cosmetology

cosmetology

/ (ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ) /


noun
  1. the work of beauty therapists, including hairdressing, facials, manicures, etc

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