Cere is a noun meaning a fleshy, waxy, or horny covering that grows over certain parts of the body (as in cere of a bird’s beak) or, less commonly, a similar scaly covering on plants or invertebrates. In biological contexts it denotes a cornified or keratinized surface. The term is specialized, typically used by veterinarians, biologists, and scholars studying anatomy or ornithology.
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