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Manis

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Ma´nis    (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.
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Noun1.ManisManis - type genus of the Manidae            
genus Manis
mammal genus - a genus of mammals
family Manidae, Manidae - coextensive with the order Pholidota
anteater, pangolin, scaly anteater - toothless mammal of southern Africa and Asia having a body covered with horny scales and a long snout for feeding on ants and termites


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