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
  • Thousands of species can be found there, including coral reefs, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Think daily nature talks, kayaking beside sea cliffs, snorkeling with manta rays, hiking through lava fields—and yes, daily cookie hour before happy hour.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Wear sunscreen: Before going outside, apply sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
  • In the dining room, a light installation of layered steel discs refracts rays as if guests are peeking through leaves.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 May 2025

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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