ursine
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Mid 16th century, from Latin ursinus, adjectival form of ursus (“‘bear’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˈɜː.saɪn/, SAMPA: /"3:.saIn/
- (US) IPA: /ˈɝːsaɪn/, /ˈɝːsɪn/
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[edit] Adjective
ursine (comparative more ursine, superlative most ursine)
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- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
- (entomology, of caterpillars) Covered in stiff bristles.
[edit] Translations
of or relating to bears
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