English Explanatory Dictionary

epilate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root, especially by plucking it out.

Word forms

epilate epilates epilating epilated

Etymology

From e- + Latin pilus (“hair”) + -ate.

Derived words

epilation epilator
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