ursal

Meanings

• noun

  A large bear with a hump on its shoulders and a long, curved claw on each paw.

  - "The ursal is a dangerous animal found in the forests of the north."
  - "Hunters often set traps to catch the elusive ursal."

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Variants

List of all variants of ursal that leads to same result
bursa , bursae , bursal , bursas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'ursus' meaning bear.

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Trivia

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1. The ursal is the largest member of the bear family.

2. The ursal's hump is actually a layer of fat, not a bone.

3. The ursal's long claws are used for digging and catching fish.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grizzly bear: A subspecies of the ursal found in North America

2. Polar bear: A subspecies of the ursal found in the Arctic

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Culture

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In some cultures, the ursal is considered a symbol of strength and power. It is also a popular subject in art and literature.

How to Memorize "ursal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, brown bear with a hump on its shoulders and long, curved claws.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ursal' with the image of a powerful, fierce bear.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ursus is a big bear' to remember the word.

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