beeswax
noun/ˈbiːzwæks/
Frequency rank: #17,529 most common English word
Meaning
a natural wax produced by honeybees, used in candles, polishes, and cosmetics.
Example sentence
My grandmother always used beeswax to polish the antique furniture in her living room.
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