phalanger

See also: Phalanger

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φαλάγγιον (phalángion, “spider's web”), from φάλαγξ (phálanx, “spider”), referring to the webbed toes on the hind feet.

Noun

phalanger (plural phalangers)

1. An arboreal marsupial of the family Phalangeridae, native to Australia.

See also

• opossum

Anagrams

• angle harp