Definitions

1. verb

to give birth to young that complete their development inside a pouch on their mother’s body, typical of marsupials.

“Kangaroos are marsupials that marsupiate their young after a short gestation period.”

2. verb

to produce or develop inside a pouch or sheath.

“The seed marsupiates inside its protective covering, waiting for the right time to sprout.”

3. noun

a process of giving birth to young that complete their development inside a pouch on their mother’s body.

“Marsupiation is a unique characteristic of marsupials, allowing them to care for their young in a specialized pouch.”