Defn: One of the jointed antenniform appendage of the posterior somites of cartain insects. Packard.
CERCUS
Cer"cus, n.; pl. Cerci (. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: See Cercopod.
CERE
Cere, n. Etym: [L. cera wax: cf. F. cire.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The soft naked sheath at the base of the beak of birds of prey, parrots, and some other birds. See Beak.
CERE Cere, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cered; p. pr. & vb. n. Cering.] Etym: [L. cerare, fr. cera wax: cf. F. cirer.]
Defn: To wax; to cover or close with wax. Wiseman.
CEREAL Ce"re*al, a. Etym: [L. Cerealis pert. to Ceres, and hence, to agriculture. See Ceres.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to the grasses which are cultivated for their edible seeds (as wheat, maize, rice, etc.), or to their seeds or grain.
CEREAL
Ce"re*al n.