Cēre1, n.
n. [From O. Fr. cere, wax, the same as Lat. cera; Ger. wachshaut, literally wax-skin.] The naked skin that covers the base of the bill in some birds, as in those of the hawk tribe.
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n. [From O. Fr. cere, wax, the same as Lat. cera; Ger. wachshaut, literally wax-skin.] The naked skin that covers the base of the bill in some birds, as in those of the hawk tribe.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. CERED (seerd); p. pr. & vb. n. CERING.] [From O. Fr. cere, Lat. cera, wax.] To wax, or cover with wax. Wiseman.