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Definition of marsupial

marsupial

/mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/
mar · su · pi · al
Plural:marsupials
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Adjective:marsupial
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marsupial Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mammal of an order whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly, natively found primarily in Australasia and the Americas.

Example

"The kangaroo is perhaps the most famous Australian marsupial, known for safely carrying its young in a specialized abdominal pouch."

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• Rhymes for marsupial

• Nearby Words

marshmallow
marshmallowy
marshy
marsupial
mart
marten
martial

Word Origin & Etymology

From Late Latin 'marsupialis', derived from 'marsupium' (pouch, purse), originating from the Ancient Greek 'marsípion' (little pouch).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marsupial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marsupial
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