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epilation


ep·i·la·tion

noun \ˌe-pə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of EPILATION

: the loss or removal of hair

Origin of EPILATION

French épilation, from épiler to remove hair, from é- e- + Latin pilus hair — more at pile
First Known Use: 1878

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