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Definition of yapok

yapok

/ˈjæp.ɑːk/
ya · pok
Plural:yapoks
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• noun

1

A semiaquatic marsupial native to freshwater streams and lakes in Central and South America, characterized by its webbed hind feet and water-resistant pelt; commonly known as the water opossum.

Example

"During the night expedition in the Amazon basin, the researchers set up camera traps to observe the yapok diving for fish."

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yanji
yantai
yaounde
yapok
yaquina
yaracuy
yard

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after the Oyapock (or Yapok) River, which forms the border between French Guiana and Brazil, where the animal was first documented.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yapok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yapok
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