marsupial — a mammal whose young are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch on the mother's belly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mammal whose young are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch on the mother's belly
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/
Example Sentences
- My pet opossum is the only marsupial that plays dead when my mother-in-law visits.
- Australia is famous for its diverse marsupial population, including kangaroos and koalas.
- The wombat may look cute and cuddly, but this marsupial can run up to 40 km/h when chasing ice cream trucks.
marsupial
NOUN[/mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/]
a mammal whose young are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch on the mother's belly
a mammal whose young are born incompletely developed and are typically carried in a pouch on the mother's belly
With her marsupial family, worries seem trivial and gatherings stay convivial!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin marsupium (pouch), which itself comes from Greek marsippos (small bag). The term was applied to these animals based on the characteristic pouch located on the female's abdomen used for carrying young.
Breakdown
marsupium (pouch) + -al (adjective suffix forming an adjective from a noun).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pet opossum is the only marsupial that plays dead when my mother-in-law visits.”
“Australia is famous for its diverse marsupial population, including kangaroos and koalas.”
“The wombat may look cute and cuddly, but this marsupial can run up to 40 km/h when chasing ice cream trucks.”
“Unlike placental mammals, marsupial young complete their development outside the womb.”
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