English
Detailed Synonyms for common opossum in English
common opossum:
common opossum [the ~] noun
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the common opossum
– 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 1the Didelphis marsupialis; the Didelphis virginiana; the common opossum– 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 1