manta ray vs manta

manta ray and manta both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
manta ray	Yes	No	No	No
manta	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, manta ray and manta are synonyms defined as:

manta ray and manta: extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned

Other synonyms of manta ray include devilfish.

manta ray (noun)	manta (noun)
extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned	extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes; usually harmless but its size make it dangerous if harpooned
	a blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl