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epilation

Pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
Definition of epilation

noun

[mass noun]
  • the removal of hair by the roots.

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epilate

Pronunciation: /ˈɛpɪleɪt/
verb

epilator

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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