epilate

epilate
epilation, n.epilator, n.
/ep"euh layt'/, v.t., epilated, epilating.
to remove (hair) from by means of physical, chemical, or radiological agents; depilate.
[1885-90; < F épil(er) ( < L e- E- + pil(us) hair + -er inf. suffix) + -ATE1]

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