Crossword clues for depilatory
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Depilatory \De*pil"a*to*ry\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]pilatoire.] Having the quality or power of removing hair. -- n. An application used to take off hair.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
c.1600, from French dépilatorie (adj.), from Latin depilatus "having one's hair plucked," from de- "completely" (see de-) + pilatus, past participle of pilare "deprive of hair," from pilus "hair" (see pile (n.3)). Earlier in same sense was Depilative. As a noun from c.1600, from French dépilatorie (n.).
Wiktionary
a. That removes hair n. A preparation that removes hair from the body.
WordNet
Wikipedia
Usage examples of "depilatory".
Uses of, and Ingredients used in the Preparation of Cosmetics -- Preparation of Perfumes by Pressure, Distillation, Maceration, Absorption or Enfleurage, and Extraction Methods -- Chemical and Animal Products used in the Preparation of Cosmetics -- Oils and Fats used in the Preparation of Cosmetics -- General Cosmetic Preparations -- Mouth Washes and Tooth Pastes -- Hair Dyes, Hair Restorers and Depilatories -- Cosmetic Adjuncts and Specialities -- Colouring Cosmetic Preparations -- Antiseptic Washes and Soaps -- Toilet and Hygienic Soaps -- Secret Preparations for Skin, Complexion, Teeth, Mouth, etc.
Although she removed them daily with Egyptian depilatories, the hairs kept growing back.
Finally she took to enameling her face with white lead to disguise the raw redness from the depilatories.
For a fee, I would tell you whether I think particle chips will continue to be a growth industry, whether it's a good idea to open a tattooing parlour in Topeka, whether the fad for bare scalps is going to last long enough to make it worthwhile for you to expand your San Jose depilatory factory.
He could never use scented soaps, shaving creams, pomades or depilatories.