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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“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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