What does MANTA mean?

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Noun

Definitions:

1. A large, flat sea creature with broad wings and a long tail that is related to the shark and feeds on plankton (source: Merriam-Webster).
2. A type of shawl or blanket, often colorful and patterned, that is worn by women in Latin America (source: Oxford Languages).

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈmæntə/
• UK: /ˈmɑːntə/

Origin and Usage:

The word "manta" comes from the Spanish language, where it means "cloak" or "mantle." The sea creature known as the manta ray is so named because of its large, cloak-like wings. The term "manta" is also used to refer to a type of shawl or blanket worn by women in Latin America, which is also known as a "manta." (source: Oxford Languages, Merriam-Webster).

Synonyms:

• Sea devil
• Devilfish
• Mantle
• Shawl
• Blanket

Related Words:

• Manat
• Natal
• Taman

Example Sentences:

1. The manta ray is a gentle giant of the ocean, gliding gracefully through the water.
2. She wrapped herself in a colorful manta to keep warm on the chilly evening.