possum

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
  2. noun small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

Etymology

Derived from opossum by apheresis.

In classic literature

Synonyms

opossum

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