opossums

Noun

Plural form of opossum, a small marsupial native to the Americas.

ریشه

The word 'opossum' is derived from the Powhatan language term 'apassum', meaning 'white animal'.

مثال

• Opossums are known for their ability to play dead when threatened.
• The opossums in my backyard are nocturnal creatures.
• There are several species of opossums found in North and South America.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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