MANIS

Manis, genus Manis

(noun) type genus of the Manidae

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology 1

Noun

manis

plural of mani

Etymology 2

Noun

manis (plural manises)

(obsolete) The pangolin.

Anagrams

• Imans, M'sian, Mansi, Msian, Naims, Nasim, amins, imans, mains, minas, nsima

Source: Wiktionary

Ma"nis, n. Etym: [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.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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 Edition