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fin ray

American  

noun

  1. ray.

Etymology

Origin of fin ray

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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The caudal sting, or spine, of a sting ray is a modified dorsal fin ray.

From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section S by Project Gutenberg

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