ursine

ursine Definition

ur·sine (ʉr′sīn′, -sin)

adjective

of, like, or characteristic of a bear; bearlike

Etymology: L ursinus < ursus, a bear, akin to Gr arktos, a bear

ursine Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

friend: In one of his letters, Byron cheekily suggests that his ursine friend " should sit for a fellowship " .

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