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Manis

Manis Meaning & Definition
Manis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Manis?

[n] type genus of the Manidae

Synonyms | Synonyms for Manis: genus Manis

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See Also | anteater | family Manidae | mammal genus | Manidae | pangolin | scaly anteater

Manis In Webster's Dictionary

\Ma"nis\, n. [NL., fr. L. manes the ghosts or shades of the dead. So called from its dismal appearance, and because it seeks for its food by night.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of edentates, covered with large, hard, triangular scales, with sharp edges that overlap each other like tiles on a roof. They inhabit the warmest parts of Asia and Africa, and feed on ants. Called also {Scaly anteater}. See {Pangolin}.

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