dormouse opossum

noun

variants or dormouse phalanger

: any of several small phalangers (genus Cercaertus synonym Dromicia) that resemble mice with long nearly naked prehensile tails, that are chiefly nocturnal, and that feed on insects and fruits

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!