devilfish

noun

ˈde-vᵊl-ˌfish How to pronounce devilfish (audio)
Definition of devilfishnext
as in ray
any of several extremely large rays they saw a devilfish when they went scuba diving in the Caribbean, but it swam away quickly

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  1. ray
  2. manta
  3. manta ray
Noun
  • Dedicated sets of muscles and cartilage power each individual ray, giving every single segment full 360-degree rotational freedom.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Picnic tables lined the water, filled with groups enjoying the early fall afternoon and last rays of September sun.
    — ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of ray
Noun
  • From roughly October through March, higher concentrations of plankton can attract larger groups of mantas but make the water cloudier.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The water was sparkly and glittery thanks to the bright sunrays shining through, and one manta even flipped out of the ocean right in front of me.
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of manta
Noun
  • Real manta rays propel themselves by rhythmically flapping and undulating their enormous pectoral fins.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Nusa Lembongan, the neighboring island connected by the landmark 450-foot-long Yellow Bridge, is where scuba divers seek encounters with manta rays and whales, and snorkeling enthusiasts can spend hours floating above vibrant coral reefs.
    — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of manta ray
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“Devilfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/devilfish. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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