"moon bear" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: moon bears [plural]
Etymology: From moon + bear, so named for the crescent shaped blaze upon its breast. Etymology templates: {{af|en|moon|bear}} moon + bear Head templates: {{en-noun}} moon bear (plural moon bears)
  1. The Asian black bear, Ursus thibetanus. Categories (lifeform): Ursids Synonyms: moonbear

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