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beeswax en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbiːzwæks/
  • (US) audio

Etymology

From bee + -s- + wax.

Meanings

  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.
    • The beekeeper collected honey and beeswax from the hives.
    • She polished the furniture with beeswax to give it a shine.
  2. (Canada, US, humorous, informal, uncountable, usually) Business.
    • none of your beeswax
    • mind your own beeswax

Forms

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beeswaxes Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

mind your own beeswax

Hyponyms

white wax

Synonyms

E901

Translations (101)

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beeswax en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbiːzwæks/
  • (US) audio

Etymology

From bee + -s- + wax.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To polish with beeswax.

Forms

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beeswaxing Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
beeswaxes Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
beeswaxed Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
beeswaxed Tense=Past lexicographic