manta

man·ta

noun \ˈman-tə\

Definition of MANTA

1

: a square piece of cloth or blanket used in southwestern United States and Latin America usually as a cloak or shawl

2

[American Spanish, from Spanish; from its shape] : manta ray

Examples of MANTA

1. <a manta glided along the sea bottom>

Origin of MANTA

Spanish, alteration of manto cloak, from Late Latin mantus, probably back-formation from Latin mantellum mantle

First Known Use: 1697

Related to MANTA

Synonyms: devilfish, manta ray, sea devil

Related Words: ray, skate

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Rhymes with MANTA

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