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Manta

Manta Meaning & Definition
Manta Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Manta?

[n] extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
[n] a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl

Synonyms | Synonyms for Manta: devilfish | manta ray

Related Terms | Find terms related to Manta:

See Also | Atlantic manta | blanket | cover | devil ray | family Mobulidae | Manta birostris | Mobula hypostoma | Mobulidae | ray

Manta In Webster's Dictionary

\Man"ta\, n. [From the native name.] (Zo["o]l.) See {Coleoptera} and {Sea devil}.

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