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beeswax

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Scrabble points
19
Words With Friends
20
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈbiːzwæks/

Definition of beeswax

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
    “The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.”
    “She polished the furniture with beeswax to give it a shine.”
    “The beekeeper collected honey and beeswax from the hives.”
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noun

  1. (uncountable, usually)A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
    “The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.”
    “She polished the furniture with beeswax to give it a shine.”
    “The beekeeper collected honey and beeswax from the hives.”
  2. (Canada, US, humorous, informal, uncountable, usually)Business.
    “mind your own beeswax”
    “none of your beeswax”

verb

  1. (transitive)To polish with beeswax.

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Etymology

From bee + -s- + wax.

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