ursine

Meanings

Adjective

  • Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
  • Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the bear subfamily Ursinae.
  • Covered in stiff bristles.

Noun

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Origin

  • Mid 16th century, from Latin ursinus, adjectival form of ursus.

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