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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Depilation

Depilation \Dep`i*la"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]pilation.] Act of pulling out or removing the hair; unhairing.
--Dryden.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
depilation

early 15c., from Modern Latin depilationem, noun of action from past participle stem of depilare (see depilatory).

Wiktionary
depilation

n. 1 Act of pulling out or removing the hair; unhairing; hair removal. 2 Removal of hair, wool or bristles from the body.

WordNet
depilation
  1. n. the condition of being void of hair [syn: hairlessness]

  2. the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin) [syn: epilation]

Usage examples of "depilation".

I went in about twice a month, adding depilation to an ever-growing list of upkeep requirements.

Together with the intricately laden weapons belt that encircled her waist, total depilation was another hallmark of the members of the assassins guild.

If you took one of your 'sisters' up there on the Moon, and gave her a chance to take off her boots, and have an oil bath and a depilation, and put on a pair of pretty sandals, and a belly jewel, and perfume, she'd love it.