What is "marsupia"

marsupium \mar*su"pi*um\, n.; pl. marsupia. [L., a pouch], (Anat. & Zo["o]l.)

1. 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.

2. The pecten in the eye of birds and reptiles. See Pecten.

n. (plural of marsupium English)

1. n. an external abdominal pouch in most marsupials where newborn offspring are suckled

2. [also: marsupia (pl)]

See marsupium