beeswax

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

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

Verb

To polish with beeswax.

Concepts

cire d’abeille

cire

cire d’abeilles

cire d'abeille

cirer

cire jaune

Synonymes

wax

bee-bread

honey bee

honeycomb

putty

sticky latex

yellow wax

cerin

comb

cera flava

earwax

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈbiːzwæks/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From bee + -s- + wax.