possum- root words — words with the possum- root

The root possum- comes from Powhatan opassum, meaning white animal (aphaeretic form of opossum). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including possum. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the possum- root

Explore words with possum- — words containing the possum- root and sharing its sense of "white animal (aphaeretic form of opossum)". Examples include possum. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does possum- mean?

The possum- root means white animal (aphaeretic form of opossum), from Powhatan opassum. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.