Definition of beeswax Beeswax

bees•wax

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What does beeswax mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: beeswaxes

beeswax - a yellow to brown wax secreted by honeybees to build honeycombs
  wax any of various substances of either mineral origin or plant or animal origin; they are solid at normal temperatures and insoluble in water
  animal product a product made from animal material

Verb

beeswaxes, beeswaxing, beeswaxed  

beeswax - cover with beeswax; "Chris beeswaxed the kitchen table"
  wax go up or advance; "Sales were climbing after prices were lowered"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • beeswax (Noun)
    A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
  • beeswax (Verb)
    To polish something with beeswax.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • beeswax (n.)
    The wax secreted by bees, and of which their cells are constructed.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • beeswax
    A yellowish or dark brown wax secreted by honeybees for constructing honeycombs.

Part of speech

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  • beeswax, verb, present, 1st person singular of beeswax (infinitive).
  • beeswax, verb (infinitive).
  • beeswax, noun, singular of beeswaxes.

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