"grave wax" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: grave + wax Etymology templates: {{compound|en|grave|wax}} grave + wax Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} grave wax (uncountable)
  1. A waxy substance found on corpses: adipocere. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-grave_wax-en-noun--szHj-s4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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