epilation means the removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.
epilation is pronounced /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/.
Etymology
From French épilation.
noun
- The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root.“These [boys being groomed as prostitutes] are sold by their parents (sometimes stolen from them), about the age of 4, and educated, while they are also subjected to a special physical training, which includes massage of the gluteal regions to favor development, dilatation of the anus, and epilation (which is not, however, practised by Chinese women).”
- The removal of hair from the skin via the use of an epilator.