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Definition of quadrumanous in English:

quadrumanous

adjective

dated Zoology

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

Pronunciation

quadrumanous

/kwäˈdro͞omənəs/ /kwɑˈdrumənəs/

Origin

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