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Adjective ursine has 1 sense
  1. ursine - of or relating to or similar to bears

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Ursine

Description:

Ursine is an adjective that pertains to or resembling bears. It is often used to describe something bear-like in nature or appearance.

Senses:

1. Relating to Bears:

When used in relation to bears, ursine describes anything associated with or characteristic of bears. It can refer to their physical attributes, behaviors, or habitats.

Example sentence: The hiker cautiously observed the ursine tracks in the snow, aware that a bear might be nearby.

2. Bear-Like in Appearance:

When used to describe something as ursine in appearance, it means that it resembles or has traits similar to those of a bear.

Example sentence: The cuddly teddy bear had an ursine charm that irresistibly attracted children.

3. Bear-Like in Nature:

When describing someone's behavior as ursine, it implies that they possess qualities associated with bears such as strength, aggression, or protectiveness.

Example sentence: The wrestler approached his opponent with an ursine determination, ready to overpower him.

4. Popular and Local:

In certain regions or communities, 'ursine' can refer to something that is popularly associated or connected to bears.

Example sentence: The annual ursine festival in the small mountain town attracted tourists from all over, celebrating the local bear population.

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