Opossum
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /əˈpɒsəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Opossum is a noun meaning Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae in the order Didelphimorphia.
Meaning
Any American marsupial of the family Didelphidae in the order Didelphimorphia.
Word Forms
- opossums
Synonyms for opossum
Depending on context, synonyms include didelphid, possum, phalanger.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include possum, phalanger, opposum, didelphid, didelphimorph, manicou.
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