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OPOSSUM

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Opossum.

Opossum - as a noun

Small furry australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
phalangerpossum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marsupialpouched mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern north america to northern south america

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
possum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
marsupialpouched mammal
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The opossum is a nocturnal marsupial that is native to North and South America."
"The opossum is known for its ability to play dead when it feels threatened."
"The mother opossum carries her young in her pouch until they are old enough to be on their own."
"I saw an opossum rummaging through the trash cans outside my house."
"An opossum's diet consists mainly of insects, small vertebrates, and fruits."
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Word Game Points

Is OPOSSUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, opossum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPOSSUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is OPOSSUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, opossum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPOSSUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OPOSSUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, opossum is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPOSSUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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