waxing

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wax noun /waks/ , /wæks/ , /wɛks/
oily, water-resistant substance	cire, fart
preparation containing wax, used as a polish	cire

wax verb /waks/ , /wæks/ , /wɛks/
of the moon: appear larger each night	croître
literary: grow	croître, cirer
to assume specified characteristic	devenir

wax adjective /waks/ , /wæks/ , /wɛks/
made of wax	cire

wax verb /waks/ , /wæks/ , /wɛks/
apply wax to	cirer
phase of a planet	croître

wax verb /waks/ , /wæks/ , /wɛks/
to coat with wax	cirer

waxing verb /ˈwæksɪŋ/
cosmetic procedure	waxing, épilation à la cire

waxed
	ciré

waxing
	waxing

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