flying squirrel

/flaɪɪŋ ˌskwʌr(ə)l/

Other forms: flying squirrels

Definitions of flying squirrel

1. noun

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

   types:

   flying mouse

   tiny flying phalanger

   type of:

   opossum, phalanger, possum

   small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails