average bear in English

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  "etymology_text": "After the cartoon character Yogi Bear, said to be \"smarter than the average bear\".",
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        "(idiomatic) The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons"
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        "(idiomatic) The norm; an average person; Used in comparisons"
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"average bear" meaning in English

Noun

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