The name Orson comes from from an Old French word meaning "bearlike."
Recent molecular evidence suggests that pinnipeds (finned feet), of which seals are a part, evolved from a bearlike ancestor about 23 million years ago. They were originally land mammals exclusively.
The animal you're referring to is the giant panda. It is native to China and is known for its distinctive black and white markings. Giant pandas primarily feed on bamboo and are classified as a vulnerable species due to habitat loss and low reproduction rates.
Owner Adams directed his general manager Ross to come up with a nickname that would portray an untamed animal displaying speed, agility, and cunning. Ross came up with "Bruins", an Old English word used for brown bears in classic folk-tales. The team's bearlike nickname also went along with the team's original uniform colors of brown and yellow, which came from Adams' grocery chain, First National Stores.[
In "Of Mice and Men," Lennie is described as a large, strong man with a childlike mind. He has a bearlike appearance, with large pale eyes and sloping shoulders. Lennie's physical strength contrasts with his gentle demeanor and limited mental capacity.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern --ARL--E. That is, eight letter words with 3rd letter A and 4th letter R and 5th letter L and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: bearlike pearlite sparlike starlike
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern BEA---K-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter B and 2nd letter E and 3rd letter A and 7th letter K. In alphabetical order, they are: beadlike beaklike beamlike beanlike bearlike beatniks
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern BE----KE. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter B and 2nd letter E and 7th letter K and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: beadlike beaklike beamlike beanlike bearlike beefcake
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern BEAR-I--. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter B and 2nd letter E and 3rd letter A and 4th letter R and 6th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: bearbine beardier beardies bearding bearlike
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern -EAR-I-E. That is, eight letter words with 2nd letter E and 3rd letter A and 4th letter R and 6th letter I and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: bearbine bearlike nearside pearlite rearmice
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 14 words with the pattern B---L-K-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter B and 5th letter L and 7th letter K. In alphabetical order, they are: balmlike barnlike bashliks bashlyks beadlike beaklike beamlike beanlike bearlike birdlike boatlike boltlike bowllike bushlike
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 7 words with the pattern BEA--I-E. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter B and 2nd letter E and 3rd letter A and 6th letter I and 8th letter E. In alphabetical order, they are: beadlike beaklike beamlike beanlike bearbine bearlike beauxite