Blowfish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbloʊˌfɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Blowfish is a noun meaning Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.
Meaning
Any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.
More Meanings
- A delicacy popular in Japan, consisting of the fish served raw as sushi or perhaps fried. It may, if improperly prepared, contain considerably deadly levels of neurotoxins.
Example Sentences
Fugu, the blowfish or globefish, offers taste, health and adventure in every bite.
Where the waves wish-wash, and the foghorn blows, And the blowfish nibble at your toes - oes - oes, The blowfish nibble at your toes.
Word Forms
- blowfishes
Synonyms for blowfish
Depending on context, synonyms include balloonfish, globefish, puffer, pufferfish, swellfish, fugu.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include globefish, puffer, goldfish, pufferfish, balloonfish, swelltoad.
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