Definition of "quadrumanous" []

• Having four feet with opposable first digits, as primates other than humans. (adjective)

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• "I.G. St. Hilaire is clearly in error in ascribing the invention of the term "quadrumanous" to"
• "I.G. St. Hilaire is clearly in error in ascribing the invention of the term "quadrumanous" to Buffon, though "himanous" may belong to him."
• "The only quadrumanous animal in the group is the curious baboon-monkey, Cynopithecus nigrescens, already described as being one of the characteristic animals of Celebes."