beeswax

== English == === Etymology === From bee +‎ -s- +‎ wax. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbiːzwæks/ Rhymes: -iːzwæks === Noun === beeswax (usually uncountable, plural beeswaxes) A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods. (informal, Canada, US, humorous) Business. mind your own beeswax none of your beeswax ==== Synonyms ==== E901 (when used as a glazing agent) ==== Hyponyms ==== white wax (purified or bleached beeswax) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === beeswax (third-person singular simple present beeswaxes, present participle beeswaxing, simple past and past participle beeswaxed) (transitive) To polish with beeswax.