Definitions

1. noun

A marsupial mammal native to the Americas, typically having a hairless, prehensile tail and a pointed snout.

“The opossum wandered across the forest floor, its prehensile tail grasping a branch for balance.”

2. noun

The North American opossum, Didelphimorphia, especially the common opossum (Didelphimorphia virginiana).

“The opossum is a common sight in the woodlands of eastern North America.”