opossum
/əˈpɑsəm/
nouno · pos · sum
Think: “Oh! POSSUM!”—start with an O, then POSSUM (one P at the start, double S in the middle).
Yes, it's opossum. It starts with a quiet “uh” sound but is spelled with an O: o- + possum, and it has double S (oposSUM).
Definition
- nouna nocturnal mammal with a long snout and a prehensile tail, known for “playing dead” when threatened (common in the Americas).
Examples
- “We saw an opossum crossing the road at dusk.”
- “The opossum curled its tail around the branch to steady itself.”
- “When the dog barked, the opossum froze and looked like it was playing dead.”
Synonyms
possummarsupialVirginia opossumdidelphidnight animal
Translations
ES zarigüeyaPT gambáFR opossum
Common misspellings
possumoposumopossomoppossumopossumoposssumopossem
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