woadwaxen

noun

woad·​wax·​en
ˈwōdˌwaksən
variants or less commonly woadwax
-ˌwaks
plural woadwaxens also woadwaxes

Word History

Etymology

woadwaxen alteration (influenced by woad entry 1) of woodwaxen; woadwax alteration (influenced by woad entry 1) of woodwax

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“Woadwaxen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woadwaxen. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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