Manta (noun)

1. A large and flat species of ray that lives in warm ocean waters.
2. A warm and cozy blanket or shawl, often used for sleeping or lounging.

Origin:

The word manta is derived from the spanish word "manta" meaning a cloak or blanket.

Examples:

1. The divers encountered a school of manta rays while exploring the coral reef.
2. The manta rays were gliding gracefully through the water, their wings outstretched.
3. She wrapped herself in the soft manta as she settled into her chair to read a book.
4. The manta was a gift from her grandmother, who had made it from her favorite wool yarn.
5. He pulled the manta over himself as he drifted off to sleep, comforted by its warmth.