arctos

/ärkˈtoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

The Ursa major constellation, or a bear, especially in Greek mythology.

“The ancient Greeks associated the constellation Ursa Major with the goddess Callisto, who was transformed into a bear, or arctos.”

2. noun

A northern European brown bear, especially the subspecies Ursus arctos arctos.

“The arctos bear is an important part of the ecosystem in the northern European forests.”

Synonyms

  • bear
  • ursid

Antonyms

  • mouse
  • rabbit