waxen

adjective wax·en \ˈwak-sən\

Definition of WAXEN

: made of or covered with wax

: resembling wax: as

a : easily molded : pliable

b : seeming to lack vitality or animation : pallid

c : lustrously smooth

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before 12th century

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adjective wax·en \ˈwak-sən\

: lacking vitality or animation : pale <a waxen face>

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