depilatory
noun
de·pil·a·to·ry
di-ˈpi-lə-ˌtȯr-ē 
plural depilatories
: an agent for removing hair, wool, or bristles
specifically
: a device (such as a razor) or a cosmetic product (such as a cream or lotion) for removing hair from the surface of the skin
depilatory
adjective
depilatory products
a depilatory cream
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Thankfully, things have greatly improved since Berry's depilatory days.
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Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2021
Before that, removing body hair was something both men and women did -- as far back as the Stone Age, then through ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire -- using seashells, beeswax and various other depilatories.
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Marianna Cerini,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2020
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Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2021
Before that, removing body hair was something both men and women did -- as far back as the Stone Age, then through ancient Egypt, Greece and the Roman Empire -- using seashells, beeswax and various other depilatories.
—
Marianna Cerini,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2020
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“Depilatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depilatory. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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depilatory
noun
de·pil·a·to·ry
di-ˈpil-ə-ˌtōr-ē
-ˌtȯr-
plural depilatories
: a preparation for removing hair, wool, or bristles
Medical Definition
depilatory
1 of 2 adjective
de·pil·a·to·ry
di-ˈpil-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr-
: having the power to remove hair
depilatory
2 of 2 noun
: a cosmetic for the temporary removal of undesired hair
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