noun a large sting ray (dasybatis, / trygon, sayi) native of the southern united states. it is destitute of large spines on the body and tail.
2. whipparee ·noun a large sting ray (rhinoptera bonasus, or r. quadriloba) of the atlantic coast of the united states. its snout appears to be four-lobed when viewed in front, whence it is also called cow-nosed ray.