sea devil
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sea devil
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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In a rare video, captured by the science-focused Rebikoff-Niggeler Foundation and first released as a Science Magazine exclusive, a female fanfin sea devil slowly pitches back and forth in the inky, cold waters 2,600 feet under the surface of the North Atlantic.
From National Geographic
Whereas membrane-connected filaments in other fish species move as a single unit, the glowing ones on the fanfin sea devil appear to function independently, each equipped with its own set of muscles and nerves.
From National Geographic
A fine athlete, Bailar joined the Sea Devil swim team at age 9 and the Nation’s Capital Swim Club team at age 15.
From Washington Post
It is a large species of the Eagle Ray that is known as the Sea Devil of the tropics.
From Project Gutenberg
By contrast, fish like the Black Sea devil, another marine star of the exhibition, are positively disturbing in appearance.
From The Guardian
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