cere
Meanings
noun
- A fleshy, waxy area at the base of the upper beak in certain birds.
verb
- To wax; to cover or close with wax.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From Middle English sere, from Old French cire, from Latin cēra (“wax, cere”), or via Latin cērō (“to smear or coat with wax”).
Derived words
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