opossum mouse — noun : any of several small Australian phalangers (genus Cercaërtus syn. Dromicia) that resemble mice … Useful english dictionary
Opossum — O*pos sum, n. [Of N. American Indian origin.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any American marsupial of the genera {Didelphys} and {Chironectes}; called also {possum}. The common species of the United States is {Didelphys Virginiana}. [1913 Webster] Note: Several… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Opossum shrimp — Opossum O*pos sum, n. [Of N. American Indian origin.] (Zo[ o]l.) Any American marsupial of the genera {Didelphys} and {Chironectes}; called also {possum}. The common species of the United States is {Didelphys Virginiana}. [1913 Webster] Note:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Opossum Rat — Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 2.3) Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
Opossum — For the Eastern Hemisphere marsupial, see possum. Didelphimorphia[1] Temporal range: Late Cretaceous–Recent … Wikipedia
opossum — /euh pos euhm, pos euhm/, n., pl. opossums, (esp. collectively) opossum. 1. a prehensile tailed marsupial, Didelphis virginiana, of the eastern U.S., the female having an abdominal pouch in which its young are carried: noted for the habit of… … Universalium
opossum — Synonyms and related words: Angora goat, Arctic fox, Belgian hare, Caffre cat, Cape polecat, Indian buffalo, Kodiak bear, Virginia deer, aardvark, aardwolf, alpaca, anteater, antelope, antelope chipmunk, aoudad, apar, ape, armadillo, ass, aurochs … Moby Thesaurus
mouse opossum — noun 1. : an opossum of the genus Marmosa 2. : dormouse opossum … Useful english dictionary
mouse opossum. — See murine opossum. * * * … Universalium
mouse opossum. — See murine opossum … Useful english dictionary
