Great Bear

noun

, Astronomy.

1. the constellation Ursa Major.

Great Bear

noun

1. See Ursa Major
   the Great Bear
   the Great Bear the English name for Ursa Major

Example Sentences

Russia is cracking down hard on tobacco, which even casual observers know is a huge public health problem for the Great Bear.

From The Daily Beast

She sat on the floor, pulling a great bear-skin rug over her, and by and by she fell asleep with her head on a chair.

From Project Gutenberg

Above, three angels play on pipes and reeds; while in a corner a great bear gnaws at the bark of an oak in full leaf.

From Project Gutenberg

The Great Bear will help us to find all the adjacent constellations.

From Project Gutenberg

The Indians tell the story that once Mudjekeewis, a mighty hunter, killed the great bear of the mountains.

From Project Gutenberg

Dear Davy, I wish you were here to-night, to catch me up in that great bear hug of yours.

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