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noun
The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Qualifier: strictly
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The removal of hair from the skin via the use of an epilator.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: depilation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cleaning, cleansing, cleanup
Narrower terms: shave, shaving, electrolysis
noun
loss of hair; the result of removing hair
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: loss
Narrower terms: psilosis
History
From French épilation.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
