n. [ Of N. American Indian origin. ] (Zool.) Any American marsupial of the genera
☞ Several related species are found in South America. The water opossum of Brazil (Chironectes variegatus), which has the hind feet, webbed, is provided with a marsupial pouch and with cheek pouches. It is called also
Opossum mouse. (Zool.)
Opossum shrimp (Zool.),