depilate

[ dep-uh-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, dep·i·lat·ed, dep·i·lat·ing.

1. to remove the hair from (hides, skin, etc.).

depilate

/ ˈdɛpɪˌleɪt /

verb

1. tr to remove the hair from

Derived Forms

• ˌdepiˈlation, noun
• ˈdepiˌlator, noun

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of depilate¹

1550–60; < Latin dēpilātus (past participle of dēpilāre to pluck), equivalent to dē- de- + pil ( āre ) to deprive of hair (derivative of pilus a hair) + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of depilate¹

C16: from Latin dēpilāre, from pilāre to make bald, from pilus hair

Example Sentences

They had heavy hair that they dressed with extreme care, and nervous bellies which they did not depilate.

From Project Gutenberg

His Irish friend, with brilliant but less elaborate comments, struggled to depilate a Kaiser-like moustache from his upper lip.

From Project Gutenberg