quadrumanous

• The common distinction of the apes as "quadrumanous" is altogether wrong morphologically But it may be asked whether, quite apart from this, we can find any other features that distinguish man more sharply from the ape than the various species of apes are distinguished from each other. —  The Evolution of Man — Volume 2
• As this passage was published in 1699, M. I. G. St. Hilaire is clearly in error in ascribing the invention of the term "quadrumanous" to Buffon, though "himanous" may belong to him. —  Lectures and Essays
• He made a spring at me, and if the keeper had not pulled me back would have treated me unhandsomely, like a quadrumanous rough, as he was. —  Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works
• At the same time, the foot is set more obliquely upon the leg than in man As this passage was published in 1699, M. I. G. St. Hilaire is clearly in error in ascribing the invention of the term "quadrumanous" to Buffon, though "himanous" may belong to him. —  On the Relations of Man to the Lower Animals
• According to conventional wisdom, your quadrumanous friend Sophie is most likely to enjoy a meal of: a.) —  infoplease - Daily Almanac

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