Complete Definition of "ursine"

was wotd|2007|December|22
English
Etymology
Mid 16th century, from L. term|ursinus|langla, adjectival form of term|ursus||bear|langla.

Pronunciation
a|RP IPA|/���.saɪn/, SAMPA|/"3:.saIn/
a|US IPA|/���saɪn/|/���sɪn/
audio|en-us-ursine.ogg|Audio (US), audio|en-us-ursine-2.ogg|Audio (US)

Adjective
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  1. Of or relating to bears.
  2. Having the appearance or characteristics of a bear.
  3. context|entomology|of caterpillars Covered in stiff bristles.

Translations
trans-top|of or relating to bears
Polish: t|pl|niedziwiedzi|m
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trans-top|having the appearance or charactersitics of a bear
Polish: t|pl|misiowaty|m
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