Marsupium

[mɑ:'sju:piәm]

Definition

(noun.) an external abdominal pouch in most marsupials where newborn offspring are suckled.

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Definition

(n.) The pouch, formed by a fold of the skin of the abdomen, in which marsupials carry their young; also, a pouch for similar use in other animals, as certain Crustacea.

(n.) The pecten in the eye of birds and reptiles. See Pecten.

Editor: Wallace