depilatories

noun

a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair

a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides

adjective

able to remove hair or render hairless

Roots

dede- · Latin · removal piluspil- · Latin · hair orius-atori · Latin · serving for s-es · English · plural

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