depilation
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.dep·i·la·tion
noun \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
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
First Known Use: 1547
dep·i·la·tion
noun \ˌdep-ə-ˈlā-shən\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of DEPILATION
: the removal of hair, wool, or bristles by chemical or mechanical methods
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