beeswax

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable, usually) 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. (Canada, US, humorous, informal, uncountable, usually) Business, as in such phrases as mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax.

Verb

To polish with beeswax.

Synonyms

wax

bee-bread

honey bee

honeycomb

putty

sticky latex

yellow wax

cerin

comb

cera flava

earwax

Translations

cire d’abeille

Bienenwachs

bijenwas

cera de abeja

cera de abelha

cire

cera d’api

cera de abejas

cire d’abeilles

balmumu

κερήθρα

παρκετίνη

cera

cera

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbiːzwæks/

Etymology

From bee + -s- + wax.