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Arctoidea
plural noun
Arc·toi·dea
\ärkˈtȯidēə\
Definition of Arctoidea
: a superfamily of Carnivora comprising bears, raccoons, weasels, and related forms and now but not formerly including the dogs
arctoidean
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Origin and Etymology of arctoidea
New Latin, from arct- + -oidea
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