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bimanous

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

adjective

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

bimanous

/ baɪˈmeɪ-; ˈbɪmənəs /

adjective

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bimanous1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bimanous1

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

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