DEPILATORY

depilatory

(adjective) able to remove hair or render hairless

depilatory, depilator, epilator

(noun) a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair

depilatory

(noun) a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

depilatory (comparative more depilatory, superlative most depilatory)

That removes hair

Noun

depilatory (plural depilatories)

A preparation that removes hair from the body.

Source: Wiktionary


De*pil"a*to*ry, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dépilatoire.]

Definition: Having the quality or power of removing hair.

– n.

Definition: An application used to take off hair.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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