Pouched: meaning, definitions and examples
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pouched
[ paสtสt ]
describing animals
Pouched refers to a characteristic of certain mammals, especially marsupials, that have a pouch. This pouch is a fold of skin that allows the mother to carry and protect her young while they are developing. Examples of pouched animals include kangaroos and koalas, which use their pouches to nurture and safeguard their offspring during the early stages of life. The term can also refer to objects resembling or having the characteristics of such a pouch.
Synonyms
bag-like, pocketed
Examples of usage
- The kangaroo carries its baby in its pouched abdomen.
- Pouched mammals are known for their unique reproductive strategy.
- The mother koala keeps her joey safe in her pouch.
Translations
Translations of the word "pouched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น com bolsa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคเค เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beutelig
- mit Beutel
- taschenfรถrmig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkantong
๐บ๐ฆ ะท ะผััะบะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ kieszonkowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใไปใใฎ
๐ซ๐ท ร poche
๐ช๐ธ con bolsa
๐น๐ท torbalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ๋จธ๋๊ฐ ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญูุธุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ s kapsou
๐ธ๐ฐ s vreckom
๐จ๐ณ ๅธฆ่ข็
๐ธ๐ฎ s torbico
๐ฎ๐ธ me vasa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะฟััาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแก แแฅแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษmษrli
๐ฒ๐ฝ con bolsa
Etymology
The term 'pouched' derives from the Middle English word 'pouchen', which means 'to put in a pouch or pocket'. The origin can be traced back to the Old French word 'pouch', referring to a small bag. The evolution of the word reflects the physical characteristics of certain animals that possess a pouch, notably marsupials that carry their young in a protective space. The scientific classification of marsupials began in the 18th century when naturalists observed these animals in their native habitats, leading to a deeper understanding of their unique reproductive traits. The use of 'pouched' has expanded beyond zoology to describe various items resembling a pouch in form or function.