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cosmos
[ koz-mohs, -muhs ]
noun
- the world or universe regarded as an orderly, harmonious system.
- a complete, orderly, harmonious system.
- order; harmony.
- any composite plant of the genus Cosmos, of tropical America, some species of which, as C. bipannatus and C. sulphureus, are cultivated for their showy ray flowers.
- (initial capital letter) Also °“Ē²õĀ·³¾“Ē²õ. Aerospace. one of a long series of Soviet satellites that have been launched into orbit around the earth.
Cosmos
1/ Ė°ģɳś³¾É²õ /
noun
- astronautics any of various types of Soviet satellite, including Cosmos 1 (launched 1962) and nearly 2000 subsequent satellites
cosmos
2/ Ė°ģɳś³¾É²õ /
noun
- the world or universe considered as an ordered system
- any ordered system
- harmony; order
- -mos-moses any tropical American plant of the genus Cosmos, cultivated as garden plants for their brightly coloured flowers: family Asteraceae (composites)
cosmos
- The universe, especially when considered as an orderly and harmonious whole.
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of cosmos1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of cosmos1
Example Sentences
āThe cosmos is a cold, random and uncaring place, but somehow it manages to converge with our own emotional bonds,ā he said.
He believes that the discovery of even simple alien life would be the latest chapter in the diminution of humanity's place in the cosmos.
āDeath of a Unicornā is content to be nothing more than a survey of a world divided, played for laughs as the cosmos burns.
These tests will ensure that lunar dust is no match for the human urge to explore the cosmos.
The song is a tribute to Laika, a dog that became the first living creature launched into the cosmos, by the Soviet Union in 1957.
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More About The Cosmos Flower
What is theĀ cosmos flower?
A cosmos is a flower with brightly colored, raylike petals.
The name cosmos can be used for any plant in the genus Cosmos. The plural can be cosmos or cosmoses.
Cosmoses are popular in gardens. Two of the best-known species are Cosmos bipannatus and Cosmos sulphureus (known as sulphur cosmos), both of which are cultivated for their flowers.
Cosmos flowers vary widely in color. Varieties include yellow, orange, pink, and purple. In some varieties, the petals are notched at the tips.
Cosmos are one of the October birth flowers (a flower thatās associated with a particular month in the same way as a birthstone).
Example: The display at the botanical garden featured flashy orange cosmoses.
Where doesĀ cosmos come from?
The first records of the word cosmos in reference to the plant or flower come from the 1800s. It comes from a Greek word meaning āornament,ā in reference to its showy flowers. The word cosmos in reference to the universe derives from the same word, which also means āorder, form, arrangementāāthis word was used to refer to the universe due to the perception of its harmonious order.
Cosmos plants are native to tropical regions of the Americas, especially Mexico. Ornamental cosmoses, such as the varieties C. bipannatus and C. sulphureus, are annual, meaning they complete their life cycle in a single growing season.
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How is cosmos used in real life?
Cosmoses are popular in gardens.
That nostalgic feeling on an April road trip on the N3 when cosmos flowers are in full bloom
ā tas, me & yah (@thaltassophile)
In the language of flowers, cosmos is the symbol ofĀ love and innocence. Other cosmos flower meanings include beauty, balance, modesty, joy
Cosmos is the October birth flower & the second wedding anniversary flower
ā Calleenscrafts (@Calleenscrafts)
Wonderful prize winning . A riot of colour, haven for pollinators. The gardener says not costly, plant seeds, recommends Cosmos, take cuttings & it has been great during ā¦ā©
ā Sally Longford (@SallyLongford)
Try usingĀ cosmos!
True or False?Ā
When it refers to the plant or flower, the plural of cosmos can be cosmos or cosmoses.
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