quadrumane

Variant of quadrumanous

quadrumanous definition

quad·ru·ma·nous (kwä dro̵̅o̅′mə nəs)

adjective

  1. having all four feet adapted to function as hands
  2. of a group of primates, including monkeys and great apes, having such adaptation

Etymology: formed (based on quadruped) < L quadru- (see quadruped) + manus, hand (see manual)

Related Forms:

  • quadrumane quad·ru·mane (kwä′dro̵̅o̅ mān′, -drə-) noun

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