sun bear

noun

a small, black bear, Ursus (Helarctos) malayanus, of Southeast Asian forests, having a light muzzle and yellow chest markings.

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Also called honey bear, Malay bear.

Origin of sun bear

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby sun bear

sunbake, sunbaked, sunbath, sunbathe, sunbeam, sun bear, sunbed, Sunbelt, sunberry, sunbird, sun bittern
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British Dictionary definitions for sun bear

sun bear

noun

a small bear, Helarctos malayanus, of tropical forests in S and SE Asia, having a black coat and a yellowish snout and feeding mostly on honey and insectsAlso called: honey bear
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