Manis
    n 1: type genus of the Manidae [syn: Manis, genus Manis]

Manis \Ma"nis\ (m[=a]"n[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. L. manes the ghosts
   or shades of the dead. So called from its dismal appearance,
   and because it seeks for its food by night.] (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.
   [1913 Webster] Manitou
   Manito