bear's breeches

A form of bear's breech — Any of two common species of acanthus, Acanthus mollis and, less frequently, Acanthus spinosus.

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bear's breechsea hollyAcanthus mollis
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Meanings

nounbear's breeches (plural bear's breeches)
  1. alternativeAlternative form of bear's breech.
  2. pluralplural of bear's breech

Synonyms & antonyms

nounwidely cultivated southern European acanthus with whitish purple-veined flowers

Similar
bear's breechsea hollyAcanthus mollis
Broader
acanthus
Also see
acanthusbear's breechsea holly

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bear's breeches,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bear's%20breeches.

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