murine opossum

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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