possum

• Substantivo que designa um marsupial noturno e arborícola, geralmente com cauda preênsil, encontrado nas Américas e na Austrália.

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.

   Gambá

   • 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.

   Sinônimosopossum

2. Australian PossumB1formalaustralian

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

   Gambá-australiano

   • 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.

   Sinônimosphalanger