depilatory
Collocations
3ADJ.
electrolytic, removed
DEPILATORY + NOUN
cosmetics, cream, creams, hair
PREP.
in, with
Definitions
adj
That removes hair
You can do anything with electrolytic, depilatory creams and a little patience.
noun
A preparation that removes hair from the body.
When Bilkis Queen of Sheba discovered her legs by lifting her robe (Koran xxvii.), Solomon was minded to marry her, but would not do so till the devils had by a depilatory removed the hair.
Depilatories were used for all hirsute parts of the body.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair
- depilator
- epilator
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
5You can do anything with electrolytic, depilatory creams and a little patience.
WiktionaryWhen Bilkis Queen of Sheba discovered her legs by lifting her robe (Koran xxvii.), Solomon was minded to marry her, but would not do so till the devils had by a depilatory removed the hair.
WiktionaryDepilatories were used for all hirsute parts of the body.
WiktionaryThe depilatory cream doesn't reach the hair root.
Tatoeba · #9150708In the United States, thallium has been restricted from use in rodenticides and depilatory cosmetics.
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