Cere , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cered (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Cering.]
[L. cerare, fr. cera wax: cf. F. cirer.] To wax; to cover or close with wax. Wiseman.
Cere (?), n. [L. cera wax: cf. F. cire.]
(Zoöl.)
The soft naked sheath at the base of the beak of birds of prey, parrots, and some other birds. See Beak.
Hear it pronounced