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cera

[ seer-uh ]

noun

  1. (in prescriptions) wax.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of cera1

From the Latin word cēra

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Example Sentences

Beyoncé has a new protégé/rival, and his name is Michael Cera.

The main (only) difference between Beyoncé and Michael Cera is the sort of activity these artists inspire.

Jonah Hill and Michael Cera are justifiable movie stars in that movie.

Michael Cera seems to play characters who are a little uncomfortable in their own skin.

Michael Cera and Kieran Culkin have also signed on as cast members.

From its sides behind proceed the antenn-cases (Cera-theca); and before from the middle, the tongue-case (Glosso-theca).

The word sincere is derived from the Latin, sine cera, without wax; and thus it came to denote purity of mind.

Limus ut hic durescit, et hæc ut cera liquescit, Uno eodemque igni.

Limus ut hic durescit, et hæc ut cera liquescit.Uno eodemque igni; sic nostro Daphnis amore.

As the song and motion dance ceased, Cera called loudly again.

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