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murine opossum
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noun
any of several grayish, brownish, or russet opossums of the genus Marmosa, inhabiting forests of Central and South America, often having a black, masklike marking on the face.
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Also called mouse opossum.
Origin of murine opossum
First recorded in 1790–1800
Words nearby murine opossum
muriatic acid, muricate, Muriel, Murillo, murine, murine opossum, murine typhus, Murjite, murk, murky, Murman Coast
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