Meaning & use
marsupial
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A mammal that carries and nurses its young in a pouch, such as a kangaroo or koala.
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Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia.
The opossum is the only marsupial found in North America.
A note on using this word
Marsupials give birth to underdeveloped young that continue growing in the mother's pouch, unlike placental mammals.
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