noun
also ci·re sə̇ˈrā
( -s )
Etymology: French, from past participle of cirer to wax, from cire, n., wax, from Latin cera — more at cereus
1. : a brilliant highly glazed finish for fabrics usually achieved by applying wax to the fabric and subjecting it to hot calendering
2. : a fabric with a ciré finish
• ci·réd sə̇ˈrād adjective