Definition
paxwaxes
noun
- Plural of paxwax; the neck ligament of a grazing animal (such as a horse or ox), used historically in making violin bows and other items.
Usage: Also called neck ligament or ligamentum nuchae; Chiefly historical or technical
Examples
- The violin maker selected paxwaxes from cattle to craft high-quality bows.
- Historically, paxwaxes were valued for their strength and elasticity in manufacturing.
- The butcher saved the paxwaxes from the slaughtered animals for sale to craftspeople.