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cere
CIDE DICTIONARY
cere, n. [L. cera wax: cf. F. cire.].
The soft naked sheath at the base of the beak of birds of prey, parrots, and some other birds. See Beak. [1913 Webster]
cere, v. t. [L. cerare, fr. cera wax: cf. F. cirer.].
To wax; to cover or close with wax. Wiseman. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cere, n. a waxy fleshy covering at the base of the upper beak in some birds.
Etymology
L cera wax
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