Possumlike
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling a possum or some aspect of it.
"On that occasion Mr. Flannery had discovered a tooth that belonged to what may prove to be the missing link between ancient possumlike creatures and the modern kangaroos."
Example
More examples"On that occasion Mr. Flannery had discovered a tooth that belonged to what may prove to be the missing link between ancient possumlike creatures and the modern kangaroos."
Etymology
From possum + -like.
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