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manta rays Definition


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manta
manta ray
noun
    mantas, manta rays
    1. A type of fish, a giant ray2, that may exceed 9m (30ft) in width and 2 tonnes in weight, with a broad mouth situated across the front of the head.
Etymology: 18c: Spanish, meaning ‘cloak' or ‘blanket'.



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