Ursid

//ˈɝsɪd// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any species of the family Ursidae; a bear, a giant panda, or any of certain extinct relatives.
  2. 2
    Any meteor from a radiant in the constellation Ursa Minor.

Synonyms

All synonyms
bear

Etymology

Etymology 1

See Ursidae.

Etymology 2

From Latin ursa (“she-bear”) + -id.

Related phrases

ursa minor

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