Etymology

ursine

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Today it means: Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears. Full definition →

Latin ursīnus
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  1. Latin · derived fromursīnus
  2. English todayursine

Mid 16th century, from Latin ursīnus, adjectival form of ursus (“bear”) + -ine.

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