cownose ray

Definitions of cownose ray
  1. noun
    large ray found along eastern coast of North America
    synonyms: Rhinoptera bonasus, cow-nosed ray
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    type of:
    eagle ray
    powerful free-swimming tropical ray noted for `soaring' by flapping winglike fins; usually harmless but has venomous tissue near base of the tail as in stingrays
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