Dictionary

sloth bear

noun

Definition of SLOTH BEAR

:  a forest-dwelling bear (Melurus ursinus) of India and adjacent regions that has long black hair, very large claws, and a long snout and that feeds chiefly on insects
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of SLOTH BEAR

1835

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: slothfulPrevious Word in the Dictionary: slothAll Words Near: sloth bear
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears