English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.
Waxy — Wax y, a. Resembling wax in appearance or consistency; viscid; adhesive; soft; hence, yielding; pliable; impressible. Waxy to persuasion. Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster] {Waxy degeneration} (Med.), amyloid degeneration. See under {Amyloid}. {Waxy… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
waxy — wak sē adj, wax·i·er; est 1) made of, abounding in, or covered with wax <a waxy surface> 2) resembling wax <a waxy complexion> <waxy secretions> * * * (wakґse) 1. composed of or covered by wax. 2. resembling wax, especially… … Medical dictionary
Waxy — live in der Garage Saarbrücken … Deutsch Wikipedia
waxy — waxy; paxy·waxy; … English syllables
waxy — 1550s, made of wax, from WAX (Cf. wax) (n.) + Y (Cf. y) (2). Figurative use from 1590s. Meaning like wax is from 1799. Related: Waxiness … Etymology dictionary
waxy — ► ADJECTIVE (waxier, waxiest) ▪ resembling wax in consistency or appearance. DERIVATIVES waxiness noun … English terms dictionary
Waxy — Maïs cireux Le maïs cireux est un maïs hybride dont l amidon du grain est entièrement constitué d amylopectine et qui présente un intérêt particulier pour certaines préparations industrielles. Le maïs cireux a été découvert en Chine en 1909.… … Wikipédia en Français
WAXY — Infobox Radio Station name = WAXY city = South Miami, Florida area = Miami Ft. Lauderdale, Florida branding = Sports Talk 790, The Ticket slogan = airdate = frequency = 790 (kHz) format = Sports/Talk power = 25,000 watts class = B affiliations =… … Wikipedia
waxy — UK [ˈwæksɪ] / US adjective Word forms waxy : adjective waxy comparative waxier superlative waxiest 1) smooth and shiny like wax waxy flower petals 2) British a waxy potato stays firm when it is boiled See: floury Derived word: waxiness noun… … English dictionary
waxy — adjective (waxier; est) Date: 1552 1. made of, abounding in, or covered with wax ; waxen < a waxy surface > < waxy berries > 2. resembling wax: as a. readily shaped or molded b. marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness … New Collegiate Dictionary
