eagle ray

ea·gle ray

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-guh l rey]
- /ˈi gəl reɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-guh l rey]
- /ˈi gəl reɪ/

Definitions of eagle ray words

noun eagle ray 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. 1
noun eagle ray 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 0
noun eagle ray any of a family (Myliobatidae, order Myliobatiformes) of sharp-headed rays with flat teeth and a notched spine on the tail 0
noun eagle ray Any of a group of cartilaginous fishes in the family Myliobatidae, consisting mostly of large species living in the open ocean rather than on the sea bottom. 0

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Origin of eagle ray

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Eagle ray

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eagle ray popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

eagle ray usage trend in Literature

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