n. [ L. cera wax + -in: cf. L. cerinus wax-colored. ] 1. (Chem.) A waxy substance extracted by alcohol or ether from cork; sometimes applied also to the portion of beeswax which is soluble in alcohol. Watts. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Min.) A variety of the mineral allanite. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Eccl. Hist.) One of an ancient religious sect, so called from Cerinthus, a Jew, who attempted to unite the doctrines of Christ with the opinions of the Jews and Gnostics. Hook. [ 1913 Webster ]