Definition of DEPILATORY

depilatory

Plural: depilatories

Noun

  • a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
  • a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
  • A preparation that removes hair from the body.

Adjective Satellite

  • able to remove hair or render hairless

Adj

  • That removes hair

Origin / Etymology

From French dépilatoire.

Synonyms

depilator, epilator

Scrabble Score: 16

depilatory: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
depilatory: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
depilatory: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

depilatory: valid Words With Friends Word