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Definition of yapok

yapok

/ˈjæp.ɑːk/
ya · pok
Plural:yapoks
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yapok Game Scores & Validity

• 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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• Rhymes for yapok

• Nearby Words

yantai
yaounde
yap
yapok
yapper
yappy
yaquina

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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yapok. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yapok
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