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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The water opossum (Chironectes minimus).

   "Yapoks are carnivorous, eating small fish, crabs, crustaceans, insects, and frogs."

Synonyms

All synonyms

water opossumwater opossum

Example

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"Yapoks are carnivorous, eating small fish, crabs, crustaceans, insects, and frogs."

Etymology

Probably from the Oyapok River in French Guyana.

Related phrases

water opossum

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