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Definition of Yapock

1. n. A South American aquatic opossum (Chironectes variegatus) found in Guiana and Brazil. Its hind feet are webbed, and its fore feet do not have an opposable thumb for climbing. Called also water opossum.

2. n. A South American aquatic opossum (Chironectes variegatus) found in Guiana and Brazil. Its hind feet are webbed, and its fore feet do not have an opposable thumb for climbing. Called also water opossum.

Definition of Yapock

1. Noun. The water opossum ¹

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Definition of Yapock

1. an aquatic mammal [n -S]

Medical Definition of Yapock

1. A South American aquatic opossum (Chironectes variegatus) found in Guiana and Brazil. Its hind feet are webbed, and its fore feet do not have an opposable thumb for climbing. Synonym: water opossum. Alternative forms: yapack. Origin: Probably from the river Oyapok, between French Guiana and Brazil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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