English Explanatory Dictionary

depilate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove all hair from skin so as to make it smooth.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-depilate.wav

Word forms

depilate depilates depilating depilated

Etymology

First attested in 1575; borrowed from Latin dēpilātus, perfect passive participle of dēpilō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Synonyms

hair

Related words

depilation pelota pilose pilosity pilous

Derived words

depilator
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