manta ray
Any of several very large pelagic rays formerly of the genus Manta, now placed in…Any of several very large pelagic rays formerly of the genus Manta, now placed in genus Mobula, with winglike pectoral fins, a long tail, and two fins resembling horns that project from the head.
» Tom swam with the manta rays.
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1 sensesAny of several very large pelagic rays formerly of the genus Manta, now placed in genus Mobula, with winglike pectoral fins, a long tail, and two fins resembling horns that project from the head.
Mantarochen, Riesenmanta
ма́нтаmánta, морско́й дья́волmorskój dʹjávol
- extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
Examples
4 sentencesTom swam with the manta rays.
Manta rays are not very common in these waters.
deMantarochen sind in diesen Gewässern nicht so häufig. — Vortarulo
Each manta ray has been placed in a category depending on its unique underbelly markings.
They told me a manta ray is a type of shark. Is it true?
Translations
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Origin
From Spanish mantarraya, itself a compound from manta and raya; according to Jorge Juan yFrom Spanish mantarraya, itself a compound from manta and raya; according to Jorge Juan y Santacilia and Antonio de Ulloa, so called “for being broad and long like a quilt”.
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Forms
plural: manta rays| Singular | manta ray |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsSee also
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