petaurus

/pɛˈtɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of Australian native flying squirrels, especially the sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps).

“The wildlife sanctuary is home to several petaurus species, including the sugar glider and the mahogany glider.”

Synonyms

  • flying squirrel
  • sugar glider

Antonyms

  • burrowing animal
  • ground squirrel