Meaning of the word possum in English

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possum

US /ˈpɑː.səm/
UK /ˈpɒs.əm/
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Noun

a nocturnal arboreal marsupial of Australia and New Guinea, typically having a prehensile tail.

Example:
The possum climbed the tree with ease.
We saw a possum foraging for food in our backyard last night.
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