possum (n.)

  1. nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America

    [ Syn: opossum ]

  2. small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

    [ Syn: phalanger , opossum ]

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