Black Bear Definition
noun
An omnivorous North American bear (Ursus americanus), living primarily in forests and having a glossy black or dark brown coat.
American Heritage
The common North American bear (Ursus americanus) that lives in forests and feeds mainly on roots and berries.
Webster's New World
An omnivorous Asian bear (Ursus thibetanus), having a pointed snout, a black coat, and a beige or white V-shaped mark on the chest.
American Heritage
Any of several dark-colored bears, esp. of Asia.
Webster's New World
An American black bear, Ursus americanus, indigenous to North America.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Euarctos americanus
- Ursus americanus
- American black bear
- Selenarctos thibetanus
- ursus-thibetanus
- Asiatic black bear
Other Word Forms of Black Bear
Noun
Singular:
black bear
Plural:
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