Ursine: meaning, definitions and examples

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ursine

 

[ ˈɜːsaɪn ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

related to bears

Relating to or resembling bears, especially in being large, hairy, and having a bear-like appearance.

Synonyms

bear-like, bearish

Examples of usage

  • The ursine features of the actor were perfect for the role of a grizzly bear in the movie.
  • She wore an ursine costume to the costume party to resemble her favorite animal.
Context #2 | Noun

a bear

A bear or related to bears.

Synonyms

bear, grizzly, polar bear

Examples of usage

  • The ursine lumbered through the forest, searching for food.
  • The ursine was the star attraction at the zoo.

Translations

Translations of the word "ursine" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ursino

🇮🇳 भालू जैसा

🇩🇪 bärenartig

🇮🇩 beruang

🇺🇦 ведмежий

🇵🇱 niedźwiedzi

🇯🇵 クマのような (kuma no yōna)

🇫🇷 ursin

🇪🇸 ursino

🇹🇷 ayıya ait

🇰🇷 곰 같은 (gom gat-eun)

🇸🇦 دبّي (dabbī)

🇨🇿 medvědí

🇸🇰 medvedí

🇨🇳 熊的 (xióng de)

🇸🇮 medvedji

🇮🇸 birnarlíkur

🇰🇿 аюлық

🇬🇪 დათვსებრი (datvs'ebri)

🇦🇿 ayıya aid

🇲🇽 ursino

Etymology

The word 'ursine' originates from the Latin word 'ursīnus', which means 'of or pertaining to bears'. Bears have long been symbols of strength, protection, and courage in various cultures around the world. The term 'ursine' is often used in literature and scientific contexts to describe bear-like characteristics or attributes.