A gelatinous crystalline substance obtained from the wax secreted by certain insects, used in the manufacture of candles, polishes, etc.

plural of waxing kernel

A mixture of wax and tallow used by etchers and engravers to make a bank, or wall, round the edge of a plate, so as to form a trough for holding the acid used in etching, etc.

(medicine, obsolete) A small tumour formed by the enlargement of the lymphatic glands, especially in the groins of children.

present participle of wax poetic

To become increasingly verbose. / (often derogatory) To speak in an increasingly verbose manner, as if constructing poetry.

A wax-like substance made in Japan from the berries of certain species of Rhus, especially R. succedanea.

A thick hairstyling product containing wax, used to assist with holding the hair.

(obsolete) A person who is pliant and easily influenced.

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