Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small to medium-sized marsupial rodents found in Australia and New Guinea

“The perameles is a nocturnal animal with a unique appearance.”

2. noun

any of the several species of bandicoots, especially the eastern barbandicoot (P. gunni) and the western barbandicoot (P. bougainville)

“The perameles is an important part of Australia’s wildlife ecosystem.”