waxing kernel en · NOUN
Etymology
See wax (“to grow”); so called because it is purported to be caused by growth of the body.
Meanings
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(obsolete) A small tumour formed by the enlargement of the lymphatic glands, especially in the groins of children.
[…]Waxing Kernels, called by some Scrophula
1655, Thomas Ruthven, The Ladies Cabinet Enlarged and Opened:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waxing kernels | Number=Plur | lexicographic |