ärkˈtȯidēə noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from arct- + -oidea
: a superfamily of Carnivora comprising bears, raccoons, weasels, and related forms and now but not formerly including the dogs
• arc·toi·de·an (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷dēən adjective