OPOSSUMS
\əpˈɒsəmz], \əpˈɒsəmz], \ə_p_ˈɒ_s_ə_m_z]\
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Marsupials of the family Didelphidae. Opossums are common, omnivorous, largely nocturnal and arboreal mammals, grow to about three feet in length, including the scaly prehensile tail, have coarse grayish fur mingled with whitish hairs, and have an abdominal pouch in which the young are carried at birth. (Webster, 3d ed)
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