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Bayberry :: Bayberry (n.) The fruit of Myrica cerifera (wax myrtle); the shrub itself; -- called also candleberry tree.

Cerograph :: Cerograph (n.) A writing on wax.

Increase :: Increase (v. i.) The period of increasing light, or luminous phase; the waxing; -- said of the moon..

Wax :: Wax (n.) A waxlike composition used by shoemakers for rubbing their thread.

Woxen :: Woxen () p. p. of Wax.

Cetin :: Cetin (n.) A white, waxy substance, forming the essential part of spermaceti..

Cere :: Cere (v. t.) To wax; to cover or close with wax.

Ozocerite :: Ozocerite (n.) A waxlike mineral resin; -- sometimes called native paraffin, and mineral wax..

Increase :: Increase (v. i.) To become more nearly full; to show more of the surface; to wax; as, the moon increases..

Hearse :: Hearse (n.) A framework of wood or metal placed over the coffin or tomb of a deceased person, and covered with a pall; also, a temporary canopy bearing wax lights and set up in a church, under which the coffin was placed during the funeral ceremonies..

Ceroplastic :: Ceroplastic (a.) Relating to the art of modeling in wax.

Melt :: Melt (v.) To reduce from a solid to a liquid state, as by heat; to liquefy; as, to melt wax, tallow, or lead; to melt ice or snow..

Palmin :: Palmin (n.) A white waxy or fatty substance obtained from castor oil.

Beeswax :: Beeswax (n.) The wax secreted by bees, and of which their cells are constructed..

Overwax :: Overwax (v. i.) To wax or grow too rapindly or too much.

Sigillative :: Sigillative (a.) Fit to seal; belonging to a seal; composed of wax.

Chafewax :: Chafewax (n.) Alt. of Chaffwa.

Seal :: Seal (v. t.) To fasten with a seal; to attach together with a wafer, wax, or other substance causing adhesion; as, to seal a letter..

Flambeau :: Flambeau (n.) A flaming torch, esp. one made by combining together a number of thick wicks invested with a quick-burning substance (anciently, perhaps, wax; in modern times, pitch or the like); hence, any torch..

Tearpit :: Tearpit (n.) A cavity or pouch beneath the lower eyelid of most deer and antelope; the lachrymal sinus; larmier. It is capable of being opened at pleasure and secretes a waxy substance.

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