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Cosmos : (noun)
1: everything that exists anywhere; "they study the evolution
of the universe"; "the biggest tree in existence" [syn:
universe, existence, creation, world, macrocosm]
2: any of various mostly Mexican herbs of the genus Cosmos
having radiate heads of variously colored flowers and
pinnate leaves; popular fall-blooming annuals [syn: cosmea]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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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 C. diversifolius are
among the best-known species; C. caudatus, of the West
Indies, is widely naturalized.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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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.]
1. The universe or universality of created things; -- so
called from the order and harmony displayed in it.
2. The theory or description of the universe, as a system
displaying order and harmony. --Humboldt.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Cosmos : COmputer System for Mainframe OperationS
Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:
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Cosmos, MN (city, FIPS 13420)
Location: 44.93587 N, 94.69737 W
Population (1990): 610 (255 housing units)
Area: 2.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 56228
Based on Virtual Entity of Relevant Acronyms (Version 1.9, June 2002) [Acronyms_Dictionary]:
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