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Manta

Manta (noun) means a large ray fish with wide, wing-like fins, also called a manta ray. Example: “Divers watched a manta glide gracefully through the reef.”

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A large ray fish with wide, wing-like fins, also called a manta ray.
"Divers watched a manta glide gracefully through the reef."

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In plain EnglishShort for "manta ray," a large flat-bodied ocean fish.

Common pairings
manta ray a school of manta rays
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Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish manta (“blanket”).

Origin: Spanish

manta ray devilfish

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What does “Manta” mean?

The word “Manta” means a large ray fish with wide, wing-like fins, also called a manta ray. In plain terms, short for "manta ray," a large flat-bodied ocean fish.

How do you use “Manta” in a sentence?

Here is “Manta” used in a sentence: “Divers watched a manta glide gracefully through the reef.”

What part of speech is “Manta”?

“Manta” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Manta?

"Manta" (noun) means a large ray fish with wide, wing-like fins, also called a manta ray.

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