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de⋅pil⋅a⋅to⋅ry

[di-pil-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] adjective, noun, plural -ries.
–adjective
1. capable of removing hair.
–noun
2. a depilatory agent.
3. such an agent in a mild liquid or cream form for temporarily removing unwanted hair from the body.

Origin:
1595–1605; < ML dēpilātōrius < L dēpilā(re) (see depilate ) + -tōrius -tory 1
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de·pil·a·to·ry   (dĭ-pĭl'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)   
adj.  Having the capability to remove hair.
n.   pl. de·pil·a·to·ries
A preparation in the form of a liquid or cream that is used to remove unwanted hair from the body.
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Main Entry: 1de·pil·a·to·ry
Pronunciation: di-'pil-&-"tOr-E, -"tor-
Function: adjective
: having the power toremove hair

Main Entry: 2depilatory
Function: noun
: a cosmetic for the temporary removal of undesired hair
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depilatory de·pil·a·to·ry (dĭ-pĭl'ə-tôr'ē)
adj.
Having the capability to remove hair. n.
A preparation in the form of a liquid or cream that is used to remove unwanted hair from the body. Also called epilatory.

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