‖n. pl. [ NL. See Quadrumane. ] (Zool.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. quattuor four + manus a hand: cf. F. quadrumane. ] (Zool.) One of the Quadrumana. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Zool.) Having four hands; of or pertaining to the Quadrumana. [ 1913 Webster ]