pufferfish Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
sea squab; blowfish; puffer.
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noun any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers
globefish; puffer; blowfish.
