epilate

[ ep-uh-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ep·i·lat·ed, ep·i·lat·ing.

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

epilate

/ ˈɛpɪˌleɪt /

verb

1. rare.
   tr to remove hair from

Derived Forms

• ˌepiˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• epi·lation noun
• epi·lator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of epilate¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of epilate¹

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