sea devil

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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Noun
  • Keep an eye out for sea turtles, hammerhead sharks, and manta rays.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The affected zone also sits along a critical migration corridor for reef manta rays, one of the archipelago’s biggest tourism draws.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Heat said Thursday no MRI was required on Adebayo, with X-rays coming back negative on Tuesday night at Spectrum Center.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The family's neighbors stepped in to care for Lily while both parents took Henry to the emergency room, and the toddler received X-rays, a CT scan and a neurological exam.
    Adam England, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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