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Taxonomy vs Beeswax - What's the difference?

taxonomy | beeswax |

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and beeswax

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while beeswax is a wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.

As a verb beeswax is

to polish (something) with beeswax.

taxonomy

Noun

(taxonomies)
  • The science or the technique used to make a classification.
  • A classification; especially , a classification in a hierarchical system.
  • (taxonomy, uncountable) The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.
  • Synonyms

    * alpha taxonomy

    Derived terms

    * folk taxonomy * scientific taxonomy

    See also

    * classification * rank * taxon * domain * kingdom * subkingdom * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * class * subclass * infraclass * superorder * order * suborder * infraorder * parvorder * superfamily * family * subfamily * genus * species * subspecies * superregnum * regnum * subregnum * superphylum * phylum * subphylum * classis * subclassis * infraclassis * superordo * ordo * subordo * infraordo * taxon * superfamilia * familia * subfamilia * ontology

    beeswax

    Noun

  • A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
  • (colloquial) “Business”; in phrases like mind your own beeswax and none of your beeswax.
  • Synonyms

    * (when used as a glazing agent)

    Verb

    (es)
  • To polish (something) with beeswax.