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Definition of bruin

bruin

/ˈbruː.ɪn/
bru · in
Plural:bruins
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• noun

1

A bear, especially the brown bear (Ursus arctos) or the American black bear (Ursus americanus), used primarily in folklore, literature, and sports journalism.

Example

"The old folk tale describes a sleepy bruin emerging from its den at the first sign of spring."

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• Nearby Words

bruges
brugmansia
bruh
bruin
bruise
bruiser
bruising

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle Dutch 'bruun' (meaning 'brown'), the name of the bear in the medieval fable 'History of Reynard the Fox', translated into English by William Caxton.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bruin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bruin
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