urs

/ɜrs/

Definitions

1. noun

The Latin genitive plural of ‘urus’, meaning ‘of the bear’ or ‘belonging to a bear’.

“The discovery of the urs fossils led to a breakthrough in paleontology.”

2. noun

A constellation in the southern hemisphere, named after the bear.

“The stargazers pointed out the urs constellation to the children.”

Synonyms

  • bear
  • ursine

Antonyms

  • human
  • non-beast