a. [f. L. ursi- (see URSICIDAL a.) + -FORM. Cf. Pg. ursiforme.] Having the form or appearance of a bear.

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c. 1793.  Shaw, Naturalist’s Misc., III. C c. The Ursine Bradypus, or Ursiform Sloth.

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1798.  [Pennant], View Hindoostan, II. 258. A new and most singular animal, the Ursiform Sloth.

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