Definition of marsupial
(Entry 1 of 2)
: any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
marsupial
adjectiveDefinition of marsupial (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or being a marsupial
2
: of, relating to, or forming a marsupium
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The first known use of marsupial was in 1805
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