Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Sarcophaga · Sar·coph·a·ga · IPA n. pl. n. 01 n. pl. A suborder of carnivorous and insectivorous marsupials including the dasyures and the opossums. 1. A suborder of carnivorous and insectivorous marsupials including the dasyures and the opossums.(Zool.) 02 n. A genus of Diptera, including the flesh flies. 1. A genus of Diptera, including the flesh flies.(Zool.)