QUADRUMANA
Quad*ru"ma*na, n. pl. Etym: [NL. See Quadrumane.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A division of the Primates comprising the apes and monkeys; — so called because the hind foot is usually prehensile, and the great toe opposable somewhat like a thumb. Formerly the Quadrumana were considered an order distinct from the Bimana, which last included man alone.
QUADRUMANE Quad"ru*mane, n. Etym: [L. quattuor four + manus a hand: cf. F. quadrumane.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of the Quadrumana.
QUADRUMANOUS
Quad*ru"ma*nous, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having four hands; of or pertaining to the Quadrumana.
QUADRUPED Quad"ru*ped, a. Etym: [L. quadrupes, -pedis; quattuor four + pes, pedis, a foot: cf. F. quadrupède. See Quadrate, and Foot.]
Defn: Having four feet.
QUADRUPED
Quad"ru*ped, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An animal having four feet, as most mammals and reptiles; — often restricted to the mammals.