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eagle ray

American  
[ee-guhl rey] / ˈi gəl ˌreɪ /

noun

  1. any of several rays of the family Myliobatidae, found in tropical seas and noted for the soaring movements by which they propel themselves through the water: Myliobatis aquila common eagle ray, threatened from intensive fishing in the Mediterranean, is classified as data deficient because its relatively unthreatened populations in the southeastern Atlantic Ocean may be a different species.

eagle ray British  

noun

  1. any of various rays of the family Myliobatidae, related to the stingrays but having narrower pectoral fins and a projecting snout with heavily browed eyes

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Etymology

Origin of eagle ray

First recorded in 1855–60

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