ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Depilatory

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dəˈpɪləˌtɔɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Depilatory is an adjective meaning That removes hair.

Meaning

That removes hair.

More Meanings

  1. A preparation that removes hair from the body.

Example Sentences

Depilatories were used for all hirsute parts of the body.
You can do anything with electrolytic, depilatory creams and a little patience.
When Bilkis Queen of Sheba discovered her legs by lifting her robe (Koran xxvii.), Solomon was minded to marry her, but would not do so till the devils had by a depilatory removed the hair.

Word Forms

Synonyms for depilatory

Depending on context, synonyms include hairless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hairless, creams, ablative, decutinized, decerpt, depurate.

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