manta ray

English

/ˈmæntəɹeɪ/

noun

Definitions

Any of several very large pelagic rays of the genus Manta, with winglike pectoral fins, a long tail, and two fins resembling horns that project from the head.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian manta (blanket, cloth, cloth banner).

Origin

Spanish

manta

Gloss

blanket, cloth, cloth banner

Concept

Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

`Kanji`

布

Emoji

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

manta English
mantilla English
batamanta Spanish, Castilian
manta Spanish, Castilian
mantear Spanish, Castilian
mantero Spanish, Castilian
mantilla Spanish, Castilian
narcomanta Spanish, Castilian
manta Cebuano
مانطة Moroccan Arabic
manta Chavacano