manati

[muh-nah-tee]

manati Definition

a large, herbivorous aquatic mammal with a rounded tail and two flippers, also known as a manatee.

Using manati: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "manati" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Manatis are gentle creatures that live in warm waters.

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  The manati is an endangered species.

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  The manati's diet consists mainly of sea grass.

manati Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for manati

• dugong
• sea cow

Phrases with manati

• West Indian manati

  a subspecies of the manati found in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico

  Example

  The West Indian manati is one of the most endangered marine mammals in the world.

• Amazonian manati

  a subspecies of the manati found in the Amazon River basin

  Example

  The Amazonian manati is the smallest of the three manati species.

• Florida manati

  a subspecies of the manati found in the southeastern United States

  Example

  The Florida manati is protected by law and it is illegal to harass or harm them.

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Summary: manati in Brief

A 'manati' [muh-nah-tee] is a large, herbivorous aquatic mammal with a rounded tail and two flippers. It is also known as a manatee and is a gentle creature that lives in warm waters. The manati is an endangered species and its diet consists mainly of sea grass.