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Definition of Manta
1. Noun. A blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl.
2. Noun. Extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned.
Generic synonyms: Ray
Group relationships: Family Mobulidae, Mobulidae
Specialized synonyms: Atlantic Manta, Manta Birostris, Devil Ray, Mobula Hypostoma
Definition of Manta
1. n. See Cephaloptera and Sea devil.
Definition of Manta
1. Noun. manta ray. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Manta
1. a cotton fabric [n -S]
Medical Definition of Manta
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Manta
Literary usage of Manta
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Synopsis of the Fishes of North America by David Starr Jordan, Charles Henry Gilbert (1882)
"•Tooth in lower jaw only; month terminal manta, 44. 44. ... (manta, blanket, "a
name used at the pearl fisheries between Panama and Guayaquil to designate ..."
2. Missionary Adventures in Texas and Mexico: A Personal Narrative of Six Years by Emmanuel Domenech (1858)
"THE trade in unbleached cotton stuff, or manta, is most important along the
Mexican frontiers. The rancheros use an enormous quantity of it for inner and ..."
3. Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838 by Charles Wilkes (1852)
"... of Callao — Road to Lima — Bella Vista — Approach to Lima — Entrance and
Appearance — Its Plan — Amusements — Saya and manta — Its -Privileges — Houses' ..."
4. Trade & Travel in South America by Frederick Alcock (1907)
"then steamed away for manta, where we arrived at 3 pm The town looked interesting"
from the ship, and as we were promised some information respecting the ..."
5. Lives and Voyages of Drake, Cavendish, and Dampier: Including an by Christian Isobel Johnstone, Johnstone, Mrs (1831)
"... palla—Spanish Indians—The Buccaneers separate—La Plata and manta—The Cygnet
joins the Buccaneers—Descent on Faita— Attempt on Guayaquil—Dampier's Scheme ..."
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