Meaning of MANTA
Pronunciation: | | 'mantu
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [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
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| Synonyms: | | devilfish, manta ray |
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| See Also: | | Atlantic manta, blanket, cover, devil ray, family Mobulidae, Manta birostris, Mobula hypostoma, Mobulidae, ray | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Man"ta\, n. [From the native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
See {Coleoptera} and {Sea devil}.
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