(n) 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, Syn.Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis
(n) medium-sized tree of dry woodlands in the southern and eastern United States bearing yellow or orange very astringent fruit that is edible when fully ripe, Syn.possumwood, Diospyros virginiana
(n) nocturnal phalangers that move with gliding leaps using parachute-like folds of skin along the sides of the body, Syn.flying opossum, flying squirrel
(n) relatively tall deciduous water oak of southeastern United States often cultivated as a shade tree; thrives in wet soil, Syn.possum oak, Quercus nigra
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53
n. [ Of N. American Indian origin. ] (Zool.) Any American marsupial of the genera Didelphys and Chironectes; called also possum. The common species of the United States is Didelphys Virginiana. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Several related species are found in South America. The water opossum of Brazil (Chironectes variegatus), which has the hind feet, webbed, is provided with a marsupial pouch and with cheek pouches. It is called also yapock. [ 1913 Webster ]
Opossum mouse. (Zool.) See Flying mouse, under Flying. -- Opossum shrimp (Zool.), any schizopod crustacean of the genus Mysis and allied genera. See Schizopoda. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Shortened from opossum. ] (Zool.) An opossum. [ Colloq. U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
To play possum, To act possum, to feign ignorance, indifference or inattention, with the intent to deceive; to dissemble; -- in allusion to the habit of the opossum, which feigns death when attacked or alarmed. [ 1913 Webster ]
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