Ursine

Pronunciation ,

• RP IPA: /ˈɜː.saɪn/
• US IPA: /ˈɝːsaɪn/, /ˈɝːsɪn/

Origin

Mid 16th century, from Latin ursinus, adjectival form of ursus ("bear").

Full definition of ursine

Adjective

1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
2. (entomology, of caterpillars) Covered in stiff bristles.

Derived terms

• ursine baboon
• ursine dasyure
• ursine howler
• ursine seal

Synonyms

• bearly

Anagrams

• insure, inures, nursie