marsupian

/mɑːˈsjuːpiən/ MAHR-soo-pee-uhn

Definitions

1. noun

a mammal of the order Marsupialia, typically having a pouch in which the young are carried and nourished

“The marsupian opossum was found in the Australian forest.”

Synonyms

  • marsupial
  • opossum

Antonyms

  • mammal without a pouch
  • placental