epilieren
epilate; remove hair (with epilator)
verb e-pi-LEER-en Rare
Origin: from French 'épiler', Latin 'pilus' (hair)
Usage Note
epilieren refers specifically to removing body hair by the root using an epilator device or similar method. Distinct from rasieren (shaving) and wachsen (waxing). Reflexive use (sich epilieren) is standard.
Examples
"Sie epiliert ihre Beine lieber als sie zu rasieren."
Natural Translation
She prefers to epilate her legs rather than shave them.
Literal Translation
She epilates her legs more-preferably than them to shave.
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