Dictionary entry

Perameles

Webster's Dictionary 1913

‖Per′a‐me″les (?), n. [NL., fr. Gr. � a pouch + L. meles a badger.] (Zoöl.) 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.