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marsupial

noun
/mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example Sentences

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

Synonyms

pouched mammal, kangaroo, koala, wombat

Antonyms

placental mammal, monotreme

Collocations

marsupial pouch, marsupial family, marsupial species

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