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ear​wax
noun
ear·​wax
ˈir-ˌwaks

Definition

  • the yellow waxy secretion from the glands of the external ear

    — called also cerumen

First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
eave
noun
ˈēv

Definition

  • the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall —usually used in plural
  • a projecting edge (as of a hill) —usually used in plural
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English eves (singular), from Old English efes; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English ūp up — more at up
eclec​tic
adjective
eclec·​tic
i-ˈklek-tik e-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

ear​wax
noun
ear·​wax
ˈir-ˌwaks

Definition

  • the yellow waxy secretion from the glands of the external ear

    — called also cerumen

First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
eave
noun
ˈēv

Definition

  • the lower border of a roof that overhangs the wall —usually used in plural
  • a projecting edge (as of a hill) —usually used in plural
First Known Use
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
History and Etymology
Middle English eves (singular), from Old English efes; akin to Old High German obasa portico, Old English ūp up — more at up
eclec​tic
adjective
eclec·​tic
i-ˈklek-tik e-

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

  • composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources //an eclectic menu