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Noun: manta ray  man-tu rey
  1. Extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
    "The manta ray's enormous wingspan can reach up to 29 feet";
    - manta, devilfish

Derived forms: manta rays

Type of: ray

Part of: family Mobulidae, Mobulidae

Encyclopedia: Manta ray