sea devil

noun

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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  1. manta ray
  2. ray
Noun
  • Residents at the nearby Points of America condo building recall how their ocean views included manta rays, dolphins and unobscured sun rises over the Atlantic.
    — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Swimming alongside oceanic manta rays and watching dolphins race beside the boat left a lasting impression, but so did the lifestyle itself.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of manta ray
Noun
  • Think of it as skincare in disguise, locking in at least 12 hours of moisture while shielding you from harmful UV rays.
    — Tanya Sharma, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • And because the Southern Hemisphere gets closer to the sun, those UV rays feel hotter and harsher than ever.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of ray

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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