beeswax

/ˈbizwæks/ · noun

Meaning

A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
(mildly) “Business”, as in such phrases as mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax.
To polish with beeswax.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

wax(English)waxmaking(English)whitewax(English)candlewax(English)chinese wax(English)bone wax(English)waxmaker(English)paraffin wax(English)carnauba(English)propolis(English)spermaceti(English)paraffin(English)

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Sources

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