Marsupial (adj.) describes a mammal whose young develop in a pouch after birth, such as kangaroos; metaphorically, it can refer to a pouch-bearing design or concept. It is used in academic or precise contexts to denote anatomical or evolutionary traits associated with marsupials. The term is technical but can appear in zoology, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary biology discussions. The pronunciation is straightforward in educated speech, with stress on the second syllable.
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