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Manis
Pronunciation : Ma"nis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. L. manes the ghosts or shades of the dead. So called from its dismal appearance, and because it seeks for its food by night.] (Zo?l.)
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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