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    perameles
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perameles, n. [NL., fr. Gr.  a pouch + L. meles a badger.]. 
                                            
                                         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.                                                                                 [1913 Webster]                                                                                                                    
                                                                                    
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