ursa — meaning in English

English meaning

• bear noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.

Senses

ursa is used for these senses in English:

• bear A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.
• she-bear A female bear (as opposed to a he-bear, male bear).

bear — full definition

1. noun A large, heavily built mammal with thick fur, found across much of the world, ranging from mostly plant-eating to fully carnivorous species.
2. noun An investor who expects prices to fall and sells accordingly; used as an adjective for a falling market.
3. verb To carry, support, or endure something.
4. verb To give birth to (a child), or to produce (fruit, etc.).

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