Definitions for earwaxes

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earwaxes ear·wax

Spelling: [eer-waks]

IPA: /ˈɪərˌwæks/

Earwaxes is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 133 anagrams from letters in earwaxes (aaeerswx).

Definitions for earwaxes

noun

1. a yellowish, waxlike secretion from certain glands in the external auditory canal; cerumen.
2. a yellowish, waxlike secretion from certain glands in the external auditory canal; cerumen.

Origin of earwaxes

First recorded in 1350-1400, earwax is from the Middle English word erewax. See ear¹, wax¹

Examples for earwaxes

Saliva, tears, nostrils, and earwax; the great weakness and pain in the body reminds me of cerebro-spinal meningitis.

earwax, which had been very dry, now flows from both ears, but is more free on the left side.

earwax, which had been very dry, now flows from both ears, but is more free on the left side.

Saliva, tears, nostrils, and earwax; the great weakness and pain in the body reminds me of cerebro-spinal meningitis.