cero-

1.
a combining form meaning “wax,” used in the formation of compound words:
cerotype.
Also, especially before a vowel, cer-.
Origin
< Greek kēro-, combining form of kērós wax
British Dictionary definitions for cero-

cero-

combining form
1.
indicating the use of wax: ceroplastic
Word Origin
from Greek kēros wax
Word Origin and History for cero-

word-forming element meaning "waxy," from Latinized form of Greek kero-, comb. form of keros (see cere (n.)).