unwaxed
Britishadjective
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As there is a lot of zest used in this recipe, I recommend buying organic or unwaxed citrus fruit.
From Salon
If you can, purchase unwaxed apples, as wax can prevent the caramel from adhering.
From Washington Post
Madison’s general rule is that you don’t need to peel cucumbers with thin, unwaxed and unsprayed skins.
From Washington Post
Someday — hopefully someday soon, though not too soon — most of us will stumble bleary-eyed back into the streets, unwaxed, undyed, ungroomed.
From Los Angeles Times
I took out a long string of unwaxed dental floss and used it to slice the cheese.
From Washington Post
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