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/ˈbizwæks/ · bee·swax
noun
- A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb. The beeswax used to build their hives is incredibly durable.
- The processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods, such as cosmetics and polish. The candle maker carefully selected the finest beeswax for her craft.
noun
- Business, as in phrases such as 'mind your own beeswax' and 'none of your beeswax'. Stop worrying about my business, mind your own beeswax.
verb
- To polish with beeswax. She carefully beeswaxed the wooden furniture to restore its original shine.
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Did you know? The use of beeswax in cosmetics dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was used to protect and moisturize the skin.