n. 1. The yellow to grayish-brown wax secreted by the honeybee for constructing honeycombs. 2. Commercial wax obtained by processing and purifying the crude wax of the honeybee and used in making candles, crayons, and polishes. 3. Informal A matter of concern or business that pertains to someone: It's none of your beeswax where I'm going tonight. [Sense 3, jocular alteration of BUSINESS.] |
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