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Webster 1913 Edition


Depilatory

De-pil′a-to-ry

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
dépilatoire
.]
Having the quality or power of removing hair.
Noun.
An application used to take off hair.

Webster 1828 Edition


Depilatory

DEPILATORY

,
Adj.
Having the quality or power to take off hair and make bald.

DEPILATORY

,
Noun.
Any application which is used to take off the hair of an animal body; such as lime and orpiment.

Definition 2024


depilatory

depilatory

English

Adjective

depilatory (comparative more depilatory, superlative most depilatory)

  1. That removes hair

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Noun

depilatory (plural depilatories)

  1. A preparation that removes hair from the body.

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