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Ursae

|Ur-sae|

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/ˈɜːrsiː/

🇬🇧

/ˈɜːsɪ/

(Ursa)

bear constellations

Base FormPlural
UrsaUrsae
Etymology
Etymology Information

'Ursa' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ursa', where 'ursa' meant 'bear'.

Historical Evolution

'Ursa' changed from the Latin word 'ursa' and eventually became the modern English word 'Ursa'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bear', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'constellation resembling a bear'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'Ursa', referring to the constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor.

The Ursae are prominent constellations in the northern sky.

Synonyms

Great BearLittle Bear

Last updated: 2025/07/11 07:26