Opossum: meaning, definitions and examples
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opossum
[ ษหpษsษm ]
animal species
An opossum is a marsupial native to the Americas, known for its characteristic ability to play dead when threatened. They are primarily nocturnal and are most recognized by their long snouts and prehensile tails, which help them grasp branches while climbing. Opossums are also known for their immunity to venom and their role in controlling pest populations by eating insects and small rodents.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The opossum hangs upside down from the tree branches.
- Opossums are often seen rummaging through garbage at night.
- In some cultures, opossums are regarded as pest control animals.
Translations
Translations of the word "opossum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gambรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเฅเคธเฅเคธเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Opossum
๐ฎ๐ฉ opossum
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฟะพััะผ
๐ต๐ฑ opossum
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใใใตใ
๐ซ๐ท opossum
๐ช๐ธ oposum
๐น๐ท opossum
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ๋จธ๋์ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุจูุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ opossum
๐ธ๐ฐ opossum
๐จ๐ณ ่ด้ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ oposum
๐ฎ๐ธ opossum
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะฟะพัััะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแกแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ opossum
๐ฒ๐ฝ oposum
Etymology
The word 'opossum' is derived from the Algonquin word 'aposum', which means 'white dog' or 'swamp creature'. The term was adopted into English in the early 17th century and has been used to describe these marsupials since then. Opossums are unique to the Americas and belong to the order Didelphimorphia. They are the only marsupials found in North America, and their adaptability to urban environments has contributed to their proliferation. Historically, opossums have been featured in Native American folklore and have various cultural significances across different regions.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,092, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27089 vegetal
- 27090 legalizing
- 27091 unenviable
- 27092 opossum
- 27093 puddling
- 27094 bawling
- 27095 loafers
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