beauties

Beauty \Beau"ty\ (b[=u]"t[y^]), n.; pl. {Beauties}
   (b[=u]"t[i^]z). [OE. beaute, beute, OF. beaut['e], biaut['e],
   Pr. beltat, F. beaut['e], fr. an assumed LL. bellitas, from
   L. bellus pretty. See {Beau}.]
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   1. An assemblage of graces or properties pleasing to the eye,
      the ear, the intellect, the [ae]sthetic faculty, or the
      moral sense.
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            Beauty consists of a certain composition of color
            and figure, causing delight in the beholder.
                                                  --Locke.
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            The production of beauty by a multiplicity of
            symmetrical parts uniting in a consistent whole.
                                                  --Wordsworth.
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            The old definition of beauty, in the Roman school,
            was, "multitude in unity;" and there is no doubt
            that such is the principle of beauty. --Coleridge.
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   2. A particular grace, feature, ornament, or excellence;
      anything beautiful; as, the beauties of nature.
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   3. A beautiful person, esp. a beautiful woman.
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            All the admired beauties of Verona.   --Shak.
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   4. Prevailing style or taste; rage; fashion. [Obs.]
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            She stained her hair yellow, which was then the
            beauty.                               --Jer. Taylor.
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   {Beauty spot}, a patch or spot placed on the face with intent
      to heighten beauty by contrast.
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