Where does “cerate” come from?
cerate (English) comes from Latin ceratum, from Latin cera — wax, beeswax, honeycomb; a writing tablet covered...
cerate (English): An unctuous preparation for external application...
Definitions
- An unctuous preparation for external application...
Ancestry of “cerate”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | ceratum | nominative neuter singular of cērātus; accusative... |
| 2 | Latin | cera | wax, beeswax, honeycomb; a writing tablet covered... |
Words derived from “cerate”