opossum

Meanings

• noun

  A marsupial with a pouch, native to the Americas. Opossums have a prehensile tail and are the only marsupials found in North America.

  - "The opossum is the largest marsupial in North America."
  - "After being hit by a car, the opossum plays dead."
  - "Opossums are omnivores, eating both plants and meat."

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Synonyms

possum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with opossum
tomfoolery , possumbelly , campfire jelly

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Variants

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opossum , opossums

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Etymology

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The name opossum comes from the Algonquian word opossum, meaning 'white marsh rabbit'.

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Trivia

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1. Opossums are the only marsupials found in North America.

2. An opossum's metabolism slows down when it plays dead, allowing it to survive attacks from predators.

3. Opossums are excellent swimmers and will often seek refuge in trees or on floating debris during floods.

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Related Concepts

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1. marsupial: A mammal that carries its young in a pouch.

2. prehensile tail: A tail that can be grasped or held with the hands.

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Culture

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Opossums have been featured in various forms of American folklore and literature. In some stories, they are seen as tricksters or even as protectors against snakes. Opossums have also been used as symbols of resurrection due to their ability to play dead.

How to Memorize "opossum"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an opossum in its natural habitat, in a forest or near a body of water. Imagine its prehensile tail and its pouch.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the opossum with the phrase 'playing dead'. Imagine the opossum pretending to be dead when threatened.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Opossums are opossums out of opossums' to remember the word.

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