wax philosophical in English

IPA: /ˈwæks ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ [US] Forms: waxes philosophical [present, singular, third-person], waxing philosophical [participle, present], waxed philosophical [participle, past], waxed philosophical [past] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From wax (“become”) + philosophical. Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} wax philosophical (third-person singular simple present waxes philosophical, present participle waxing philosophical, simple past and past participle waxed philosophical)

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"wax philosophical" meaning in English

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