Defn: A description of the world or of the universe; or the science which teaches the constitution of the whole system of worlds, or the figure, disposition, and relation of all its parts.
COSMOLABE
Cos"mo*labe (kz"m-lb), n. Etym: [Gr. cosmolade.]
Defn: An instrument resembling the astrolabe, formerly used for measuring the angles between heavenly bodies; — called also pantacosm.
COSMOLATRY
Cos*mol"a*try (kz-ml"-tr), n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: Worship paid to the world. Cudworth.
COSMOLINE
Cos"mo*line (kz"m-ln), n. Etym: [Prob. fr. cosmetic + L. oleum oil.]
(Chem.)
Defn: A substance obtained from the residues of the distillation of petroleum, essentially the same as vaseline, but of somewhat stiffer consistency, and consisting of a mixture of the higher paraffines; a kind of petroleum jelly.
COSMOLOGICAL
Cos`mo*log"ic*al (kz`m-lj"-kal), a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to cosmology.
COSMOLOGIST
Cos*mol"o*gist (kz-ml"-jst), n.