What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female holding drink pouches (8)" mean?

The definition is "pouches". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SUP (synonym="drink. Plural of marsupium") in MARIA (synonym="MARIA") = MARSUPIA; definition: "pouches" The answer is MARSUPIA.

Female holding drink pouches (8)

Times Cryptic #28803 | 1 Across | 2024-01-03 flower

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