wax

wax

noun

{bc}a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids {bc}{sx|beeswax||}

wax

verb

{bc}to treat or rub with wax usually for polishing, stiffening, or reducing friction

wax

verb

{bc}to increase in size, numbers, strength, prosperity, or intensity

wax

noun

{bc}{sx|increase||}, {sx|growth||}

wax

noun

{bc}a fit of temper {bc}{sx|rage||}

wax bean

noun

{bc}a kidney bean with pods that turn creamy yellow to bright yellow when mature enough for use as snap beans

wax light

noun

{bc}a wax candle {bc}{sx|taper||}

wax moth

noun

{bc}a dull brownish or ashen pyralid moth ({it}Galleria mellonella{/it}) with a larva that feeds on the honeycomb wax of bees

wax museum

noun

{bc}a place where wax effigies (as of famous historical persons) are exhibited

wax myrtle

noun

{bc}any of a genus ({it}Myrica{/it} of the family Myricaceae, the wax-myrtle family) of trees or shrubs with aromatic foliage