First Known Use: 1547
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depilation
noun dep·i·la·tion \ˌde-pə-ˈlā-shən\
Definition of DEPILATION
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
— dep·i·late \ˈde-pə-ˌlāt\ transitive verb
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Origin of DEPILATION
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin depilation-, depilatio, from Latin depilare, from de- + pilus hair — more at pile
Medical Dictionary
depilation
noun dep·i·la·tion \ˌdep-ə-ˈlā-shən\
Medical Definition of DEPILATION
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
—dep·i·late \ˈdep-ə-ˌlāt\ transitive verb, dep·i·lat·ed dep·i·lat·ing
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