The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate. / A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe.

An astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one.

Inclusive; affecting the whole world. / (of a place or institution) Composed of people from all over the world. / (of a person) At ease in any part of the world; familiar with many cultures.

A cosmopolitan person; a cosmopolite. / A cocktail containing vodka, triple sec, lime juice and cranberry juice. / The butterfly Vanessa cardui.

The branch of chemistry that deals with the creation of the elements, and their isotopic distribution, in the universe; also with the synthesis and reactions of simple molecules in interstellar space.

The creation of maps of the universe. / The study of the size and geometry of the universe and changes in those with cosmic time.

(dated) cosmogony

Of or pertaining to cosmogeny.

produced by cosmic rays / cosmogenetic

A site for launching spacecraft, usually in reference to such Soviet or Russian built sites as the Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Plesetsk, Russia cosmodromes.