# ursine

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈɜː.saɪn/

## Definitions
1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of bears.
2. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the bear subfamily Ursinae.
3. Covered in stiff bristles.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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