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sting⋅ray

[sting-rey]
–noun
any of the rays, esp. of the family Dasyatidae, having a long, flexible tail armed near the base with a strong, serrated bony spine with which they can inflict painful wounds.

Origin:
1605–15; sting + ray 2
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sting·ray   (stĭng'rā')   
n.  Any of various rays of the family Dasyatidae, having a whiplike tail armed with one or more venomous spines capable of inflicting severe injury. Also called stingaree.
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Main Entry: sting·ray
Pronunciation: 'sti[ng]-"rA also -rE
Function: noun
: any of numerous large flat cartilaginous fishes (order Rajiformesand especially family Dasyatidae) with one or more large sharp barbed dorsal spines near the base of the whiplike tail capable of inflicting severe wounds
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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