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noun
An electrically-powered device used for hair removal by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: depilatory, depilator
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: cosmetic
Narrower terms: epilating wax
History
From epilate + -or.
Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
