bruin
pronunciation
How to pronounce bruin in British English:
UK [ˈbru:in]
How to pronounce bruin in American English:
US [ˈbruɪn]
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- Noun:
- a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic `Reynard the Fox'
- large ferocious bear of Eurasia
Word Origin
- bruin
- bruin: see bear
- bruin (n.)
- "bear," late 15c., from Middle Dutch Bruin, name of the bear in "Reynard the Fox" fables; literally "brown;" cognate with Old English brun (see brown (adj.)).
Example
- 1. And are now a bruin cheerleader .
- 2. You 're a bruin fan , too ?