noun
- A waxy, fleshy covering at the base of the upper beak in some birds, such as parrots and hawks.
Usage: ornithology
verb
- To wrap or cover with wax or a wax-like substance.
Usage: archaic or formal
Examples
- The parrot's cere was bright yellow, indicating good health.
- The falcon's cere turned blue during breeding season.
- In falconry, the color of a bird's cere can reveal its age and condition.
- The beekeeper would cere the wooden frames to preserve them.
- Ancient artisans would cere fabric to make it water-resistant.