Ursidae
plural noun
Ur·si·dae
\-səˌdē\
Definition of Ursidae
: a family of large powerful plantigrade carnivores including the bears and extinct related forms
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Origin and Etymology of ursidae
New Latin, from Ursus, type genus + -idae
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