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manta Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A very large marine ray (genus Mobula, formerly Manta) native to temperate, subtropical, and tropical oceanic waters globally, characterized by a broad, diamond-shaped body, wing-like pectoral fins, and horn-like cephalic lobes used to funnel plankton into its mouth.
Usage Example
"During our dive in the Maldives, a massive oceanic devilfish glided gracefully above the coral reef."
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devilfish
ray
• noun (Context 2)
A traditional, coarse cotton fabric or a square blanket or cloak made of this material, historically woven and worn by indigenous peoples in parts of Latin America and the American Southwest.
Usage Example
"She purchased a beautifully woven blanket at the market to wear as a shawl during the cool Andean evenings."
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blanket
Strong
cloak
shawl
serape
poncho
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