cosmetology
cos·me·tol·o·gy
noun \-jē\Definition of COSMETOLOGY
: the cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails
See Origin of COSMETOLOGY
French cosmétologie, from cosmétique cosmetic (from English cosmetic) + -logie -logy
First Known Use: 1926
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