devilfish

noun

ˈde-vᵊl-ˌfish How to pronounce devilfish (audio)
Definition of devilfishnext
as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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  1. ray
  2. manta
  3. manta ray
Noun
  • The lightweight tint provides your skin with sheer coverage that will help even out your skin tone while providing you with protection against harmful UV rays.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
  • As auroras form, Earth's magnetic field redirects the particles toward the poles through a process that produces a stunning display of rays, spirals and flickers that have fascinated humans for millennia.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of ray
Noun
  • Now, their family-first manta is more important than ever.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 June 2024
  • Behind them were women in brown vicuña mantas and bowlers.
    Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
Definition of manta
Noun
  • Other animal sightings that are possible all year long include manta rays, dolphins, turtles, and various marine birds.
    Zachary Rabinor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Overhead, a menagerie of developmental detachable toys, including a wiggly octopus, chiming turtle with mirror, crinkly sea star, squeaker crab, and chiming manta ray beckon little hands and feet and promote hand-eye coordination.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of manta ray
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