| n. | 1. | (Zool.) An opossum.
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| Noun | 1. | possum - nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South AmericaSynonyms: opossum |
| 2. | possum - small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails |