# epilation

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɛpɪˈleɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. The removal of hair from the skin in such a way that removes or destroys the root.
2. The removal of hair from the skin via the use of an epilator.

## Etymology
From French épilation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/epilation