(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:54:06

Per`a*me"les (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. a pouch + L. meles a badger.] Zool.

Any marsupial of the genus Perameles, which includes numerous species found in Australia. They somewhat resemble rabbits in size and form. See Illust. under Bandicoot.

 

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