A.bees-wax, Od.12.48, Theoc.1.27, etc.; honeycomb, Id.20.27; “εὐπλαστότερον κηροῦ” Pl.R.588d; used as a cosmetic, Philostr. Ep.22; in encaustic painting, IG42 (1).102.272 (Epid., iv B.C.), 14.1320; for writing tablets, POxy.736.16 (i A.D.), etc.: hence “λόγους εἰς γραμμάτιον καὶ κηρὸν ἐρχομένους” Lib.Ep.886.1.
2. sealing-wax, Luc.Alex.21.