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Definition of manis

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plural of mani

: peanut

Manis

noun (2)
Ma·​nis | \ ˈmānə̇s \

Definition of Manis (Entry 2 of 2)

: the type genus of Manidae comprising the pangolins or restricted to the five-toed Asiatic pangolin

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History and Etymology for manis

Noun (2)

New Latin, probably from Latin manes spirits of the dead; from their nocturnal habits

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“Manis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manis. Accessed 9 Dec. 2021.

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