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beeswax

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːzwaks/
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Definition of beeswax

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the wax secreted by bees to make honeycombs and used to make wood polishes and candles: she rubbed her furniture with beeswax [as modifier]:beeswax candles
  • 2North American informal a person’s concern or business:that’s none of your beeswax

verb

[with object] (often as adjective beeswaxed)
  • polish (furniture) with beeswax: beeswaxed pews

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Definition of beeswax in the US English dictionary
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