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possum

noun pos·sum \ˈpä-səm\

Definition of POSSUM

:  opossum
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First Known Use of POSSUM

1613

Other Mammals Terms

dormouse, dugong, gibbon, grimalkin, sable, stoat, ungulate, vole

Rhymes with POSSUM

blossom
POSSUM Defined for Kids

possum

noun pos·sum \ˈpä-səm\

Definition of POSSUM for Kids

:  opossum

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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. possum
  2. possum belly
  3. possum fruit
  4. possum grape
  5. possum haw
  6. possum oak
  7. possum-trot plan
  8. honey possum
  9. pygmy possum
  10. play
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