marsupial

Meanings

• noun

  A mammal that carries its young in a pouch.

  - "Kangaroos and opossums are examples of marsupials."
  - "Marsupials are unique among mammals in that they have a pouch to carry their young."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marsupial
marrow , carousel , maraschino

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Variants

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marsupial , marsupials

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'marsupialis', meaning 'pouch-wearing'.

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Trivia

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1. There are over 300 species of marsupials.

2. The largest marsupial is the red kangaroo.

3. The smallest marsupial is the sugar glider.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mammals: Marsupials are a subclass of mammals, characterized by their ability to carry their young in a pouch.

2. Pouched Animals: Marsupials are also known as pouched animals due to their distinctive reproductive trait.

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Culture

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Marsupials have been a significant part of the cultures of various indigenous peoples in Australia and New Guinea for thousands of years. They have been hunted for food, used for clothing and shelter, and featured prominently in mythology and storytelling.

How to Memorize "marsupial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a kangaroo or opossum in its pouch to help remember what a marsupial is.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marsupial' with the image of a pouch and a mammal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Mammals with pouches, marsupials, bring up the troops' to remember that marsupials are a type of mammal.

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