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Definition of Quadrumane

1. n. One of the Quadrumana.

Definition of Quadrumane

1. Noun. (context: zoology now rare) An animal having four hands and feet with opposable digits, specifically a member of the now obsolete order of mammals Quadrumana, comprising all non-human primates; a primate. ¹

2. Adjective. (context: zoology now rare) Pertaining to such an animal; quadrumanous; loosely, "ape-like". ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Quadrumane

1. One of the Quadrumana. Origin: L. Quattuor four + manus a hand: cf. F. Quadrumane. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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