(taxonomy, of a taxon) For a species or lower-order taxon, a type (specimen or illustration) that determines the application of the species name; for a genus, the type species; for a family, the type genus.

plural of name-bearing type

plural of polar bear dip

plural of polar bear plunge

An outdoor plunge or swim in the middle of winter, often through ice.

To become disoriented.

Synonym of polar bear plunge

Alternative form of cross to bear

(phonology) In autosegmental phonology, a segment, usually a syllable nucleus, which can be associated with a tone.

plural of tone-bearing unit