Perameles \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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