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Relevant XKCD: https://xkcd.com/2381/
In Czech we say “the honey eater”, for the same reason.
I thought we knew this. I remember being told Arthur wasn’t King Arthur’s real name, but an epithet like Lionheart, only for bear.
And the north star, which is part of the big bear (plough) constellation is called Arcturus.