Polar bear

/ˌpoʊlər bɛər/

/ˈpʌʊlə bɛə/

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Other forms: polar bears

Definitions of polar bear

noun
white bear of Arctic regions

synonyms: Thalarctos maritimus, Ursus Maritimus, ice bear

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type of:
bear
a massive carnivorous or omnivorous mammal with a long shaggy coat and strong claws

Pronunciation

/ˌpoʊlər bɛər/

/ˈpʌʊlə bɛə/

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