opossum

UK
/əˈpɒs.əm/
US
/əˈpɑː.səm/

Traducciones

opossumnoun
opossums
pl
UK
/əˈpɒs.əm/
US
/əˈpɑː.səm/
The opossum is known for playing dead as a defense mechanism.
Опоссум известен тем, что притворяется мертвым в качестве защитного механизма.
Sinónimos
Virginia opossum
common opossum
Didelphis virginiana
American opossum
opossumadjective
more opossum
Comp.
most opossum
Super.
UK
/əˈpɒsəm/
US
/əˈpɑːsəm/
Attributive use: ‘opossum fur’, ‘opossum tail’, etc.

Definiciones

opossumnoun
A nocturnal marsupial native to the Americas, known for its ability to play dead as a defense mechanism.
The opossum scurried across the backyard, searching for food under the moonlight.
The fur or pelt of an opossum, often used in clothing or accessories.
The coat was lined with opossum to provide extra warmth during the winter months.
Any of several arboreal marsupials of Australia and New Guinea (suborder Phalangeriformes), more commonly called possums.
The sugar glider is an opossum native to Australia.
opossumadjective
Made from, consisting of, or relating to opossum fur or opossums.
She wore an opossum hat to the winter festival.