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earwax

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See also: ear-wax and ear wax

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Etymology

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From Middle English erewax, a compound of ere +‎ wax. Equivalent to ear +‎ wax.

Noun

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earwax (uncountable)

  1. (medicine, pathology) A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

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