marsupial
marsupial [ mahr-SOO-pee-uh'l ] | |
[ noun, adjective ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. (n.) any viviparous, non-placental mammal of the order Marsupialia 2. (adj.) pertaining to, resembling or having a marsupium or pouch for it young | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The kangaroo is classified as a marsupial. | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 2 : | |
Marsupials rear their young in pouches. |