As nouns the difference between possum and squirrel
is that possum is an opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas while squirrel is any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.
As a verb squirrel is
to store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use.
possum
Noun
(
en noun)
(US) An opossum, a marsupial of the family Didelphidae of the Americas.
Any of the marsupials in several families of the order Diprotodontia of Australia and neighboring islands.
Derived terms
* play possum
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Related terms
* opossum
See also
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squirrel
Noun
(
Sciuridae)
(
en noun)
Any of the rodents of the family Sciuridae distinguished by their large bushy tail.
(Scientology, often, disparaging) A person, usually a freezoner, who applies L. Ron Hubbard's technology in a heterodox manner.
One of the small rollers of a carding machine which work with the large cylinder.
Derived terms
* gray squirrel
* red squirrel
Verb
(
en verb)
To store in a secretive manner, to hide something for future use
Usage notes
* In addition to the single-L forms (m) and (m) given above, the less-common double-L forms (m) and (m) are also attested in UK usage.
Derived terms
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