possum
noun
possums
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pluralof possum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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I also walked away with a greater respect and love for possums.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The acacia trees that grew in most of the silvicultural treatments are also vital for Leadbeater’s possums, which use it to forage and move around the forest.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Scavenger animals such as possums, red foxes and crows can be exposed to the virus while devouring the carcasses of infected birds.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
His mission: find and eliminate brushtail possums, an intruder that eats baby birds and strips vegetation from native trees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2024
The squirrels, the mice, rats, frogs, possums, lizards.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
