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beeswax

noun

  1. natural wax produced by honeybees
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verb

  1. notify someone via beeper
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːzwæks/

noun

Etymology: From bee + -s- + wax.

  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.

    The candle was made entirely of natural beeswax.

    She polished the furniture with beeswax to give it a shine.

  2. Business.

    mind your own beeswax

    none of your beeswax

verb

Etymology: From bee + -s- + wax.

  1. To polish with beeswax.