flying opossum

/flaɪɪŋ (ə)ˌpɑsəm/

Other forms: flying opossums

Definitions of flying opossum

1. noun

   nocturnal phalangers that move with gliding leaps using parachute-like folds of skin along the sides of the body
   synonyms: flying phalanger, flying squirrel

   types:

   flying mouse

   tiny flying phalanger

   type of:

   opossum, phalanger, possum

   small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails