cero

¹

[ seer-oh ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) ce·ro, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) ce·ros.

1. a large Atlantic and Gulf Coast game fish, Scomberomorus regalis, of the mackerel family.
2. any of various related fishes.

cero-

²

1. a combining form meaning “wax,” used in the formation of compound words:

   cerotype.

cero-

¹

combining_form

1. indicating the use of wax

   ceroplastic

cero

²

/ ˈsɪrəʊ; ˈsɪərəʊ /

noun

1. a large spiny-finned food fish, Scomberomorus regalis, of warm American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family Scombridae (mackerels, tunnies, etc)
2. any similar or related fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of cero¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; alteration of sierra

Origin of cero²

< Greek kēro-, combining form of kērós wax

Word History and Origins

Origin of cero¹

from Greek kēros wax

Origin of cero²

C19: from Spanish: saw, sawfish, altered spelling of sierra

Example Sentences

And although she acknowledges that Rock's jokes about Pinkett Smith crossed the line, "nothing, nada, cero, condones violence in this form."

From Salon

The outcome ended the Americans’ 30-game home unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers as well as the “dos a cero” scoreline streak.

From The Guardian

The score — oh, but you already know that — was dos a cero.

From New York Times

And every four years, the U.S. has notched a 2-0 win — or, as American fans have grown accustomed to chanting, “dos a cero.”

From Washington Times

The game has become known as “Dos a cero” following four straight U.S. wins by 2-0 scores.

From Washington Times