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- [paks-waks]
- /ˈpæksˌwæks/
- /pˈakswaks/
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- [paks-waks]
- /ˈpæksˌwæks/
Definitions of paxwax word
- noun paxwax the neck ligament; nuchal ligament. 1
- noun paxwax a strong ligament in the neck of many mammals, which supports the head 0
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Origin of paxwax
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English, alteration of Middle English fax wax literally, hair growth (compare Old English feax hair, weaxan to grow; see wax2); compare German Haarwachs sinew, literally, hair growth
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Parts of speech for Paxwax
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paxwax popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.