epilate

[ ep-uh-leyt ]
/ ˈɛp əˌleɪt /

verb (used with object), ep·i·lat·ed, ep·i·lat·ing.

to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.

Origin of epilate

1885–90; < French épil(er) (< Latin ē- e-1 + pil(us) hair + -er infinitive suffix) + -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM epilate

ep·i·la·tion, noun ep·i·la·tor, noun

Words nearby epilate

epigraphic, epigraphy, epigynous, epigynum, epikeratophakia, epilate, epilation, epilator, epilatory, epilemma, epilepsy

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British Dictionary definitions for epilation

epilate
/ (ˈɛpɪˌleɪt) /

verb

(tr) rare to remove hair from

Derived forms of epilate

epilation, noun

Word Origin for epilate

C19: from French épiler (modelled on dépiler depilate) + -ate 1

Medical definitions for epilation (1 of 2)

epilation
[ ĕp′ə-lā′shən ]

n.

The act or result of removing hair, as by mechanical or chemical means. depilation

Medical definitions for epilation (2 of 2)

epilate
[ ĕp′ə-lāt′ ]

v.

To remove a hair from a part of the body by forcible extraction, electrolysis, or loosening at the root by chemical means.