\Cere\, n. [L. cera wax: cf. F. cire.] (Zo["o]l.) The soft naked sheath at the base of the beak of birds of prey, parrots, and some other birds. See {Beak}.
\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.