What does manātus mean in Latin?

manātus, a noun, means “sea cow; dugong or manatee”.

What is the genitive of manātus?

The genitive singular is manātī. manātus is masculine, second declension.

In classical Latin, [maˈnaː.tʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [maˈnaː.tus].

noun · masculinesecond declension

manātus m (genitive manātī)

Classical[maˈnaː.tʊs]Ecclesiastical[maˈnaː.tus]

New Latinsea cow; dugong or manatee
1705, R. P. Geo. Jos. Camelli ad D. Jacobum Petiver, "De Piscibus Moluscis & Crustaceis Philippensibus", Philosophical Transactions, No. 302, page "2069" Duyong Indorum, Peje mulier Hyſpanorum, Haybe Sinarum, eſt Manatus Cluſii, & aliorum.

From Spanish manatí, of Cariban origin.