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earwax

/ˈiɹ.wæks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.18 in modern English

Syllables
ear-wax
IPA
/ˈiɹ.wæks/
16
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English erewax, from ere + wax. Equivalent to ear + wax.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈiɹ.wæks/

Usage

Inflected Forms

earwaxes (plural) ear wax (alternative) ear-wax (alternative)

Derived Forms

earwaxy

Phrases

earwax impaction

Synonyms

cerumen wax

Questions

How do you pronounce earwax?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈiɹ.wæks/.
What does earwax mean?
A waxy substance secreted by the ear.
Where does earwax come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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