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black bear definition

black bear

  1. the common North American bear (Ursus americanus) that lives in forests and feeds mainly on roots and berries
  2. any of several dark-colored bears, esp. of Asia

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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