Definition of "bruin" [bru•in]

• A bear. (noun)

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• "Anyone who uses the word bruin -- and knows enough about sharks to correct my...”"
• "In the Middle Ages, people called bears 'bruin' - the brown one - as speaking the word 'bear' was considered calling it and risking being eaten."
• "So well aimed was his shot, that "bruin" rolled over, giving a few kicks with his thick legs."