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possum

UK
/ˈpɒs.əm/
US
/ˈpɑː.səm/

Translations

possumnoun
possums
pl
UK
/ˈpɒs.əm/
US
/ˈpɑː.səm/
The possum climbed the tree quickly.
Опоссум быстро забрался на дерево.
Synonyms
opossum
marsupial
didelphid
possumadjective
UK
/ˈpɒs.əm/
US
/ˈpɑː.səm/
Attributive use of the noun, denoting something made from or relating to possums.

Definitions

possumnoun
Any of various small to medium-sized nocturnal arboreal marsupials of the order Phalangeriformes native to Australia, New Zealand and nearby islands, especially the common brushtail possum.
We could hear a possum scrambling across the roof during the night.
(North American, informal) Short for opossum; any marsupial of the family Didelphidae native to the Americas, noted for feigning death when threatened.
A possum was rummaging through the garbage cans behind the house.
possumadjective
Relating to, made from, or characteristic of possums.
He bought a warm possum fur scarf.
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