earwax

Meanings

• noun

  A yellow, waxy substance secreted by the cerumen glands in the ear canal.

  - "The earwax buildup caused discomfort for the patient."
  - "He had to clean out his earwax before the hearing test."

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Synonyms

cerumen , wax

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with earwax
wax , jaws , maws

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Variants

List of all variants of earwax that leads to same result
cerumen , earwax , earwaxes

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Etymology

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From Old English ēorweax, from ēor- 'ear' + weax 'wax'.

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Trivia

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1. Earwax serves a protective function in the ear, trapping dust, bacteria, and other foreign particles.

2. The color and consistency of earwax can vary from person to person and can provide clues about a person's health.

3. In some cultures, earwax was used as a form of currency and was traded for goods and services.

4. The longest recorded earwax ever removed was over 3 pounds (1.4 kg)!

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Related Concepts

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1. cerumen: The medical term for earwax.

2. ear canal: The tubular passage leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.

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Culture

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Earwax has been used in various cultural contexts, including in traditional medicine and as a symbol in literature and art. In some cultures, earwax was believed to have healing properties and was used as a remedy for various ailments.

How to Memorize "earwax"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a yellow, waxy substance in the ear canal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate earwax with the ear and the wax used in candles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that earwax starts with the letter 'e' and rhymes with 'wax'.

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