cere

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

A fleshy, waxy area at the base of the upper beak in certain birds.

Verb

To wax; to cover or close with wax.

Synonymes

wax

waxing

waxy simoniz

bees wax

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/sɪɚ/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From Middle English sere, from Old French cire, from Latin cera (“wax, cere”), or via Latin cero (“I smear or coat with wax”).