"amanous" meaning in All languages combined

See amanous on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} amanous (not comparable)
  1. Lacking hands or manus. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-amanous-en-adj-Ssvl~dm1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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