manta

/ˈmæntə/
noun
  1. A very large ray (fish) with wing-like fins, found in warm seas.
    • Divers often swim alongside manta rays in the clear tropical water.
    • The manta uses its wide fins to swim through the ocean.
    • We saw a giant manta glide gracefully beneath the boat.
  2. A type of cloak or blanket, especially one used in Latin America.
    • He bought a handwoven manta as a souvenir from his trip to Peru.
    • The artisan wove a traditional manta from alpaca wool.
    • She wrapped a colorful manta around her shoulders against the evening chill.
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