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ursine

ur·sine [ úr sn, úr sn ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. typical of bears: relating to or typical of a bear, or belonging to the bear family

2. having characteristics of bear: having the characteristics usually associated with a bear

[Mid-16th century. < Latin ursinus< ursus "a bear"]
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