beeswax
English
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editNoun
editbeeswax (usually uncountable, plural beeswaxes)
- A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
- (informal, Canada, US, humorous) “Business”, as in such phrases as mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax.
Synonyms
edit- E901 (when used as a glazing agent)
Derived terms
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editwax secreted by bees
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Verb
editbeeswax (third-person singular simple present beeswaxes, present participle beeswaxing, simple past and past participle beeswaxed)
- (transitive) To polish with beeswax.
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