Wax
a name given to various animal and vegetable substances having analogous physical peculiarities, peculiarities, but differing somewhat in chemical constitution and in other properties. They are all hydrocarbon compounds allied to oils and fats, but common wax differs from the ordinary fats in containing no glycerin. WAXWING (Ampelis gorrula), an insessorial bird belonging to the dentirostral section of the order. It derives WAXWING its name from the appendages attached to the secondary and tertiary quill feathers of the wings, which have the appearance of red sealing-wax. The Bohemian waxwing sometimes visits WAYNE England. An American waxwing is the cedar bird.