manta
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1. extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned (noun.animal)
| hypernym | : | ray, |
| definition | : | cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins (noun.animal) |
| hyponym | : | atlantic manta, manta birostris, |
| definition | : | largest manta (to 22 feet across wings); found worldwide but common in Gulf of Mexico and along southern coasts of United States; primarily oceanic (noun.animal) |
2. a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | blanket, cover, |
| definition | : | bedding that keeps a person warm in bed (noun.artifact) |
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