Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Ursine · Ur·sine · IPA /ˈɝsaɪn/ 01 a. Of or pertaining to a bear; resembling a bear. 1. Of or pertaining to a bear; resembling a bear. Phrases & compounds Ursine baboon — See Chacma. Ursine dasyure — the Tasmanian devil. Ursine howler — the araguato. See Illust. under Howler. Ursine seal — See Sea bear, and the Note under 1st Seal.