| 释义 |
urson Zool.|ˈɜːsən|
[a. F. ourson (1549), dim. of ours m., bear. Cf. It. ursone, Pg. ursão.]
The Canada porcupine, Erethizon dorsatus.
1774Goldsm. Nat. Hist. IV. 114 The urson..is a native of Hudson's Bay... Several of the trading Americans depend on them for food, at some seasons of the year. 1833Penny Cycl. I. 443/2 The urson..is the only species of porcupine..which appears to have the power of climbing trees. 1891E. Roper By Track & Trail xvii. 253 There are several kinds of grouse,..wolves, ursons. |