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English 1 sense of the expression common opossum:
NOUNanimalcommon opossum, Didelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialisomnivorous opossum of the eastern United States
Englishcommon opossum: 1 sense noun 1, animal
Meaningomnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America.
SynonymsDidelphis virginiana, Didelphis marsupialis
Broaderopossum, possumnocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
CatalanDidelphis marsupialis, Didelphis virginiana

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