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depilatory

Syllabification: (de·pil·a·to·ry)
Pronunciation: /diˈpiləˌtôrē/
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Definition of depilatory

adjective

  • used to remove unwanted hair.

noun (plural depilatories)

  • a cream or lotion for removing unwanted hair.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin depilatorius, from depilat- 'stripped of hair', from the verb depilare (see depilate)

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