(n) omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America, Syn.Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis
(n) nocturnal phalangers that move with gliding leaps using parachute-like folds of skin along the sides of the body, Syn.flying opossum, flying squirrel
n. [ Of N. American Indian origin. ] (Zool.) Any American marsupial of the genera Didelphys and Chironectes; called also possum. The common species of the United States is Didelphys Virginiana. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Several related species are found in South America. The water opossum of Brazil (Chironectes variegatus), which has the hind feet, webbed, is provided with a marsupial pouch and with cheek pouches. It is called also yapock. [ 1913 Webster ]
Opossum mouse. (Zool.) See Flying mouse, under Flying. -- Opossum shrimp (Zool.), any schizopod crustacean of the genus Mysis and allied genera. See Schizopoda. [ 1913 Webster ]
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