Sloth bear Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun common coarse-haired long-snouted bear of south-central Asia
    Ursus ursinus; Melursus ursinus.

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Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.), a black or brown long-haired bear (Melursus ursinus, ∨ labiatus), native of India and Ceylon; called also aswail, labiated bear, and jungle bear. It is easily tamed and can be taught many tricks.

Webster 1913