cosmetology


cos·me·tol·o·gy

noun \-jē\

Definition of COSMETOLOGY

: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails

Origin of COSMETOLOGY

French cosmétologie, from cosmétique cosmetic (from English cosmetic) + -logie -logy
First Known Use: 1926

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