"beeswax" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbizwæks/ [US] Audio: en-us-beeswax.ogg [US] Forms: beeswax [singular], – [plural]
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  1. Beeswax is a wax made by bees for their honeycombs.
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  2. Beeswax is your personal business.
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