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brown bear
/ˈbraʊn ˌbɛər/
Definition
1
A large, powerful bear (Ursus arctos) native to North America and Eurasia, recognized by the prominent hump on its back and a diet that ranges from berries to salmon.
2
A creature that is essentially a giant, sentient fuzzy rug with an attitude problem when startled.
Examples
I told the brown bear that we were out of salmon, but it clearly didn't appreciate my commitment to financial austerity.
If you see a brown bear in the woods, remember that running away is just a way of telling it that you enjoy playing tag at lethal speeds.
The brown bear's life consists primarily of aggressive napping and judging the fishing techniques of local tourists.