Advertisement

Advertisement

bimanous

[ bim-uh-nuhs, bahy-mey- ]

adjective

, Zoology.
  1. having two hands, especially as distinct from feet.

bimanous

/ ˈbɪmənəs; baɪˈmeɪ- /

adjective

  1. (of man and the higher primates) having two hands distinct in form and function from the feet

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of bimanous1

1825–35; < New Latin biman ( a ) ( animalia ) two-handed (animals) + -ous. See bimane

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of bimanous1

C19: from New Latin bimana two handed, from bi- 1+ Latin manus hand

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

bimanebimanual

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz