Stingray

/ˈstɪŋˌreɪ/ noun

A flat sea animal with wing‑like fins and a long tail that can have a poisonous spine used for defense.

Formed from “sting,” meaning to pierce sharply, and “ray,” a type of flat fish. The name highlights its ability to sting with its tail.

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