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MANIS
A genus of edentates, covered with big, heavy, triangular scales, with sharp edges that overlapevery 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