Definition of Manis
Ma´nis
Pronunciation:
mā´nĭs
n.
1.
(Zool.)
A
genus
of
edentates
,
covered
with
large
,
hard
,
triangular
scales
,
with
sharp
edges
that
overlap
each
other
like
tiles
on
a
roof
.
They
inhabit
the
warmest
parts
of
Asia
and
Africa
,
and
feed
on
ants
.
Called
also
Scaly
anteater
.
See
Pangolin
.
Related Words
anteater
,
family
Manidae
,
genus
Manis
,
mammal
genus
,
Manidae
,
pangolin
,
scaly
anteater
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