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词汇 quadrumanous
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Definition of quadrumanous in English:

quadrumanous

adjective kwɒˈdruːmənəsˌkwɒdrʊˈmɑːnəskwɑˈdrumənəs
Zoology dated
  • (of primates other than humans) having all four feet modified as hands, i.e. having opposable digits.

    〔生〕〈旧〉(人类以外的灵长类)四足功能如手的,(具有)四手的;四手类的

Origin

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

Definition of quadrumanous in US English:

quadrumanous

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

    〔生〕〈旧〉(人类以外的灵长类)四足功能如手的,(具有)四手的;四手类的

Origin

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

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