sea devil

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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Noun
  • Milaidhoo Island, Baa Atol, Maldives June is the beginning of manta ray season in the Maldives, and Baa Atoll’s Hanifaru Bay becomes a swirling underwater ballet.
    Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The aquarium includes over 11 million gallons of water throughout its aquariums, some of which house larger marine life like whale sharks and manta rays.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Blu-ray release, announced on the eve of the Lumiere Film Festival’s International Classic Film Market (MIFC) in Lyon, follows the film collection’s premiere at this year’s La Rochelle Film Festival and a successful theatrical release in France.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Sun rays, or 'Lay’s Rays,' beam from the logo, a nod to the light that helps potatoes grow.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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