Ma·nis n. Zool. A genus of edentates, covered with large, hard, triangular scales, with sharp edges that overlap each other like tiles on a roof. They inhabit the warmest parts of Asia and Africa, and feed on ants. Called also Scaly anteater. See Pangolin.
◄ ►
Manis
n : type genus of the Manidae [syn: genus Manis]