/mæˈntʌ/ - [mantu] - Man•ta
We found 5 definitions of manta from 4 different sources.
NounPlural: mantas |
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manta - extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned | ||
manta ray, devilfish | ||
ray cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins | ||
family mobulidae, mobulidae large rays lacking venomous spines: mantas | ||
atlantic manta, manta birostris largest manta (to 22 feet across wings); found worldwide but common in Gulf of Mexico and along southern coasts of United States; primarily oceanic | ||
manta - a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl |