DIDELPHIS
\dˈa͡ɪdlfa͡ɪz], \dˈaɪdlfaɪz], \d_ˈaɪ_d_l_f_aɪ_z]\
Definitions of DIDELPHIS
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Marsupials of the family Didelphidae. Opossums are common, omnivorous, largely nocturnal and arboreal mammals, grow to about three feet in length, including the scaly prehensile tail, have coarse grayish fur mingled with whitish hairs, and have an abdominal pouch in which the young are carried at birth. (Webster, 3d ed)
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