Meaning of COMMON OPOSSUM

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
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	Synonyms:		Didelphis marsupialis, Didelphis virginiana
	See Also:		opossum, possum