Ceruses
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of ceruse, the toxic white pigments based on lead carbonate formerly used in face cosmetics and oil paints.
“Historians have found that prolonged use of ceruses caused serious health problems for many Renaissance painters.”
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
Wordle
Contains CERU and ends in SES, a relatively rare vowel-heavy pattern worth memorising
Scrabble
All common low-value tiles, the double S ending provides flexible board placement options
Words Related to Ceruses
Words one letter different
Change a single letter of “ceruses” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up ceruses 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!