Opossum

/əˈpɑsəm/ noun

Definition

A gray furry animal with a long tail that pretends to be asleep when scared.

Etymology

This word comes from a Native American word meaning 'white animal.'

Kelly Says

An opossum is so clever - when it gets scared, it plays pretend sleep just like you might do when you don't want to get up in the morning!

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