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
  • Terry Kennedy has lived several lifetimes — a Navy Seal, a Hell’s Angel, and, most memorably, as the unlikely friend to a giant manta ray named Willy.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Most importantly, the polyester tent has a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+ to keep you and your skin safe from the sun’s powerful rays.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
  • Zinc oxide can effectively block the entire spectrum of UVA and UVB rays, offering broad-spectrum protection needed to help prevent sun damage.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 5 June 2025

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“Sea devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20devil. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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