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Definition of quadrumanous in English:

quadrumanous

Pronunciation /kwäˈdro͞omənəs/ /kwɑˈdrumənəs/

adjective

dated Zoology

  • (of primates other than humans) having all four feet modified as hands (that is, having opposable digits).

Origin

Late 17th century from modern Latin Quadrumana (former order name, neuter plural of quadrumanus, from quadru- ‘four’ + Latin manus ‘hand’) + -ous.

Pronunciation

quadrumanous

/kwäˈdro͞omənəs/ /kwɑˈdrumənəs/