Marsupial

Pronunciation: /mɑːrˈsuːpiːəl/

Marsupial (noun)

  1. A type of mammal that carries and feeds its young in a pouch.
  2. Mammals mostly found in Australia and nearby islands, like kangaroos and koalas.

Examples

  • The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
  • A marsupial carries its young in a pouch.

Common collocations: marsupial pouch, carry young, native to Australia, Australian wildlife