Associations to the word «Depilatory»

Wiktionary

DEPILATORY, adjective. That removes hair
DEPILATORY, noun. A preparation that removes hair from the body.

Dictionary definition

DEPILATORY, noun. A chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides.
DEPILATORY, noun. A cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair.
DEPILATORY, adjective. Able to remove hair or render hairless.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope