cēra — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
cēra is used for these senses in English:
- beeswax A wax secreted by bees from which they make honeycomb; or, the processed form of this wax used in the manufacture of various goods.
- wax Any oily, water-resistant, solid or semisolid substance; normally long-chain hydrocarbons, alcohols or esters.
- wax tablet A tablet made of wood and covered with a layer of wax, used as a reusable and portable writing surface in Antiquity and throughout the Middle Ages.
beeswax — full definition
- noun The wax bees produce to build honeycomb, later used in candles, polish, and cosmetics.
- noun Someone's business or personal affairs (informal).
wax — full definition
- noun A soft, oily solid substance, such as beeswax or paraffin, used for candles, polish, and other purposes.
- verb To coat or polish something with wax.
- verb To remove hair by applying and pulling off a layer of wax.
- verb Of the moon, to appear larger each night, building toward a full moon.
- verb To become or grow into a specified state, especially in the phrase "wax and wane."