quadrumana Meaning, Definition & Usage

Quad*ru"ma*na noun plural

Etymology

NL. See Quadrumane.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A division of the Primates comprising the apes and monkeys; -- so called because the hind foot is usually prehensile, and the great toe opposable somewhat like a thumb. Formerly the Quadrumana were considered an order distinct from the Bimana, which last included man alone.