flindermouse

Meanings

• noun

  A small nocturnal marsupial with a long, pointed snout and a bushy tail, native to Australia and New Guinea.

  - "The flindermouse scampered through the forest, its long tail acting as a rudder."
  - "Despite its fearsome appearance, the flindermouse is harmless to humans."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flindermouse
mouse , house , blouse , prowse

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Homophones

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1. Flinders (en) : A person named Flinders or a place named Flinders.
   

2. Flinder (en) : A person who flinders or cleans the hides of animals.
   

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Variants

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flinders , Flinders , Flinders Ranges , Petrie , Sir Flinders Petrie , Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie , William Matthew Flinders Petrie

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Etymology

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The name 'flindermouse' is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal Australian word 'pilfer', meaning 'to steal', and 'possum', referring to the marsupial's pouch.

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Trivia

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1. The flindermouse is the largest marsupial in the world.

2. The flindermouse's metabolism slows down during hibernation, allowing it to survive for up to six months without food or water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marsupial: A mammal that carries its young in a pouch.

2. Nocturnal: Active during the night.

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Culture

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The flindermouse, also known as a possum, has played an important role in the mythology and folklore of the Aboriginal Australian people. It is often depicted as a symbol of strength, agility, and resourcefulness.

How to Memorize "flindermouse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small, nocturnal marsupial with a long snout and bushy tail. Imagine it scampering through the forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flindermouse' with the image of a small, nocturnal marsupial.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Furry, Fanged, and Fast' to remember that the flindermouse is a furry marsupial with fangs and is fast-moving.

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