bimane

[ bahy-meyn ]

noun

1. a bimanous animal.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bimane¹

1825–35; bi- ¹ + -mane (< Latin manus hand)

Example Sentences

The concluding memoir, relating more especially to points of approximation in cranial and denial structure of the highest Quadrumane to the lowest Bimane, has been separately published.

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But, alas! we were to be princes on an equality with bats; and, for my own part, I prefer being a bimane, and alone.

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We are bimane ourselves, since we have the distinction of possessing two hands.

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In short, you are a bimane; so make the best you can of it.

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