possum

• Nom désignant un mammifère marsupial nocturne, souvent arboricole, caractérisé par une queue préhensile, présent en Amérique et en Australie. Le terme peut aussi désigner spécifiquement l'opossum de Virginie.

A noun referring to a nocturnal, arboreal marsupial, typically with a prehensile tail, found in the Americas and Australia.

1. American OpossumB1formalamerican

   A nocturnal, tree-dwelling marsupial with a hairless, grasping tail, native to the Americas from the southern United States to northern South America.

   Opossum d'Amérique

   • The possum played dead when the dog approached.
   • We saw a possum climbing the fence in the backyard last night.
   • Possums are known for their ability to hang from trees using their tails.

   Synonymesopossum

2. Australian PossumB1formalaustralian

   A small, furry, tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia and nearby islands, typically with a long, often grasping tail.

   Phalanger (possum australien)

   • The brushtail possum is a common sight in Australian suburbs.
   • A possum was eating the fruit from the tree in our garden.
   • These possums are protected wildlife in many parts of Australia.

   Synonymesphalanger