dasyatis

/ˈdæsɪætɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of stingrays, particularly the manta rays.

“The researchers studied the dasyatis and their unique migration patterns.”

2. noun (plural only)

Stingrays of the genus Dasyatis.

“The aquarium displayed several species of dasyatis in their new exhibit.”

Synonyms

  • manta ray
  • stingray

Antonyms

  • shark