n. One who treats of the origin of the universe; one versed in cosmogony. [ 1913 Webster ]
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The cosmogony or creation of the world has puzzled philosophers of all ages. Goldsmith. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who describes the world or universe, including the heavens and the earth. [ 1913 Webster ]
The name of this island is nowhere found among the old and ancient cosmographers. Robynson (More's Utopia). [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a cosmographic manner; in accordance with cosmography. [ 1913 Webster ]
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n. [ Prob. fr. cosmetic + L. oleum oil. ] (Chem.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]