# earwax

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈiɹ.wæks/ · frequency rank #76,740

## Definitions
1. A waxy substance secreted by the ear.

## Etymology
From Middle English erewax, from ere + wax. Equivalent to ear + wax.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/earwax