About The Word Manis
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Manis
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What's The Definition Of Manis?
[n] type genus of the Manidae
Synonyms | Synonyms for Manis: genus Manis Related Terms | Find terms related to Manis: 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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