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单词 Quadrumana
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Definition of Quadrumana in English:

Quadrumana

noun kwɒˈdruːmənəkwəˈdruːmənə
Zoology rare, historical
  • Treated as plural. A former order of mammals in which all four feet resemble hands in having an opposable digit, comprising all primates other than humans; (also in form quadrumana) primates of this order.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Lawrence (1783–1867), surgeon. From scientific Latin Quadrumana, neuter plural (short for Quadrumana animalia) of post-classical Latin quadrumanus.

Definition of Quadrumana in US English:

Quadrumana

noun
Zoology rare, historical
  • Treated as plural. A former order of mammals in which all four feet resemble hands in having an opposable digit, comprising all primates other than humans; (also in form quadrumana) primates of this order.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Lawrence (1783–1867), surgeon. From scientific Latin Quadrumana, neuter plural (short for Quadrumana animalia) of post-classical Latin quadrumanus.

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