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Cosmos \Cos"mos\ (k[o^]z"m[o^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. ko`smos
order, harmony, the world (from its perfect order and
arrangement); akin to Skr. [,c]ad to distinguish one's self.]
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1. The universe or universality of created things; -- so
called from the order and harmony displayed in it.
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2. The theory or description of the universe, as a system
displaying order and harmony. --Humboldt.
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Cosmos \Cos"mos\, n. (Bot.)
A genus of composite plants closely related to {Bidens},
usually with very showy flowers, some with yellow, others
with red, scarlet, purple, white, or lilac rays. They are
natives of the warmer parts of America, and many species are
cultivated. {Cosmos bipinnatus} and {Cosmos diversifolius}
are among the best-known species; {Cosmos caudatus}, of the
West Indies, is widely naturalized.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]