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Definition of sealwax

sealwax

/ˈsiːl.wæks/
seal · wax
Plural:sealwaxes
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sealwax Lexical Profile

sealwax Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A formulation of resin, shellac, and pigment that melts when heated and hardens rapidly, traditionally used to securely seal envelopes or official documents and to take the impression of a signet ring.

Example

"The archivist carefully examined the crumbled red sealwax attached to the bottom of the royal charter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although occasionally written as a single solid compound, it is far more commonly rendered in modern English as the two-word phrase 'sealing wax'.

• Nearby Words

sealer
sealion
sealskin
sealwax
seam
seaman
seamanship

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'seal' (from Latin 'sigillum') and 'wax' (from Old English 'weax').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sealwax. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sealwax
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