yapok
/ˈjæpɑk/
noun
- A semiaquatic opossum found in Central and South America, with webbed hind feet and a waterproof coat.
- At the zoo, the yapok surprised visitors by diving into its pool to catch fish.
- The yapok uses its webbed feet to swim swiftly through rivers.
- Unlike most opossums, the yapok spends much of its time in the water.