English noun: Didelphis marsupialis | |||
1. | Didelphis marsupialis (animal) 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 | ||
Synonyms | common opossum, Didelphis virginiana | ||
Broader (hypernym) | opossum, possum | ||