Definition

A member of the bear family, which includes various species of bears.

Example

The grizzly bear is an example of an ursid found in North America.

Conversation

Did you know that the ursid meteor shower happens every December?

Really? I had no idea!

Yeah, it's named after Ursa Minor, where the meteors seem to come from.

That sounds cool! We should definitely try to watch it this year.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ursid is derived from the Latin root "ursus" (meaning bear) combined with the suffix "-id" (meaning related to or belonging to). The term "ursid" refers to anything that is related to or characteristic of bears.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for bear, 'ursus', to remember that 'ursid' means something related to bears.

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