"waxish" meaning in All languages combined

See waxish on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more waxish [comparative], most waxish [superlative]
Etymology: From wax + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|wax|ish}} wax + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} waxish (comparative more waxish, superlative most waxish)
  1. Similar to wax.
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