Cerate
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A stiff medicinal paste or ointment made from wax or resin combined with oil or lard, applied to the skin.
“The apothecary prepared a cerate of beeswax and olive oil to soothe the patient's inflamed burns.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ce·rate
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Three vowels (E, A, E) with C, R, T, the very common -ATE ending is one of the best patterns to test in Wordle
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 8 points, two E's reduce per-tile value but the -ATE ending hooks cleanly to CERATES
Words Related to Cerate
Words you can make from Cerate
Shorter words formed from the letters in “cerate”.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up cerate in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!