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Language: Old English
Origin: weax

wax

1 noun
     
wax
Related topics: Human, Industry
wax1 [uncountable]
1TI a solid substance made of fat or oil and used to make candles, polish etc:
wax crayons
2HBH a natural sticky substance in your ears
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