Ursine: meaning, definitions and examples
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ursine
[ ˈɜːsaɪn ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.