ray

¹ray

noun \ˈrā\

Definition of RAY

: any of an order (Rajiformes) of usually marine cartilaginous fishes (as stingrays and skates) having the body flattened dorsoventrally, the eyes on the upper surface, and enlarged pectoral fins fused with the head

Origin of RAY

Middle English raye, from Anglo-French raie, from Latin raia

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Fishes Terms

char, chum, ichthyology, smelt, tetra, turbot

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