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epilation

Syllabification: (ep·i·la·tion)
Pronunciation: /ˌepəˈlāSHən/
Definition of epilation

noun

  • the removal of hair by the roots.

Derivatives

epilate

Pronunciation: /ˈepəˌlāt/
verb

epilator

Pronunciation: /ˈepəˌlātər/
noun

Origin:

late 19th century: from French épiler, from é- (expressing removal) + Latin pilus 'strand of hair', on the pattern of depilation

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