sea bear

noun

A polar bear (Ursus maritimus).

Meanings

nounsea bear (plural sea bears)

plural sea bears · alternative sea-bear

  1. archaicsometimes puristicA polar bear (Ursus maritimus).
  2. archaicAny of a number of pinnipeds, but mostly fur seals, and especially the northern fur seal (Callorhinus ursinus).
  3. obsoleteA sea urchin.

Synonyms & antonyms

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