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Beeswax

//ˈbiːzwæks// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods. uncountable, usually

    "The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax."

  2. 2
    a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs wordnet
  3. 3
    Business, as in such phrases as mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax. Canada, US, humorous, informal, uncountable, usually
Verb
  1. 1
    To polish with beeswax. transitive
  2. 2
    cover with beeswax wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bee + -s- + wax.

Etymology 2

From bee + -s- + wax.

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