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MANIS

A genus of edentates, covered with big, heavy, triangular scales, with sharp edges that overlap every another like tiles on a roof. They inhabit the warmest parts of Asia and Africa, and feed on ants. Synonym: Scaly anteater. See Pangolin. Origin: 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. Source: Websters Vocabulary
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