depilatory UK /dɪˈpɪlətəɹi/US /dəˈpɪləˌtɔɹi/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •That removes hairYou can do anything with electrolytic, depilatory creams and a little patience. — 1913 noun1 •A preparation that removes hair from the body.When Bilkis Queen of Sheba discovered her legs by lifting her robe (Koran xxvii.), Solomon was minded to marry her, but would not do so till the devils had by a depilatory removed the hair. — 1885 formsdepilatories · more depilatory · most depilatory