white wax en · NOUN
Etymology
In reference to Chinese wax, a calque of Chinese 白蠟 /白蜡 (báilà, “white wax”).
Meanings
- (archaic, historical, uncountable) Synonym of beeswax, when purified or bleached to a white color, particularly for candles or medicine.
- (uncountable) Synonym of Chinese wax.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whitewax | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
beeswax · particularly for candles or medicine · Chinese wax · when purified or bleached to a white color