English Explanatory Dictionary

beeswax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
  2. Business.
verb
  1. To polish with beeswax.

Pronunciation

/ˈbiːzwæks/ en-us-beeswax.ogg

Word forms

beeswax beeswaxes beeswaxing beeswaxed

Etymology

From bee + -s- + wax.

Synonyms

E901

Derived words

mind your own beeswax
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