Meaning & use
Depilate
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To remove hair from the skin, typically by shaving, waxing, or using a chemical depilatory.
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The instructions advised customers to depilate the area a day before applying the lotion.
Veterinarians sometimes depilate a small patch of fur before administering an injection.
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Comes from the Latin "depilare," combining "de-" (away) and "pilus" (hair).
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