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marsupium

/mɑːrˈsuːpiəm/ noun · British & US
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What does marsupium mean?

noun

A pouch or sac in the female of certain marsupials, such as kangaroos and opossums, in which the young are carried and nourished.

Example

"The marsupium of the kangaroo is a remarkable example of evolutionary adaptation."

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