sea devil

noun

Definition of sea devilnext
as in manta ray
any of several extremely large rays a sea devil glided along the ocean floor

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Recent Examples of sea devil Among certain species of anglerfish, like those in the sea devil (Ceratiidae) family, males are little more than sperm sacs with nostrils. — Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2020
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  1. manta ray
  2. ray
Noun
  • Silky sharks have also been observed scraping against manta rays near Malpelo Island off Colombia.
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The island nation has the gorgeous beaches travelers are looking for, but also a warm culture, vibrant marine world and aquatic adventures such as surfing and scuba diving with manta rays.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of manta ray
Noun
  • Born out of California, Sun Bum has built its reputation on protecting both the skin and hair from UV rays, and this leave-in conditioner is one of its bestselling products.
    — Nadine Solano, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • The temperature has long been too cold for sandals and shorts; the blustery autumn wind is no substitute for cosy rays of summer sun.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 July 2026
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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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