"sea pancake" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sea pancakes [plural]
Etymology: From a jocular likening of the flattish shape of a manta ray to a pancake. Head templates: {{en-noun}} sea pancake (plural sea pancakes)
  1. (Internet slang, humorous) A manta ray. Tags: Internet, humorous Categories (lifeform): Rays and skates Synonyms: majestic flap flap

Inflected forms

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