Blowfish: meaning, definitions and examples

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blowfish

 

[ หˆbloสŠหŒfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea creature

A blowfish is a type of fish known for its ability to inflate itself when threatened, making it appear larger and more intimidating to potential predators. This defense mechanism helps the blowfish deter attacks and escape danger.

Synonyms

fugu, pufferfish

Examples of usage

  • The blowfish puffed up to twice its size when the shark approached.
  • Blowfish are also known as pufferfish or fugu in Japan.
Context #2 | Noun

cuisine

In Japanese cuisine, blowfish (fugu) is considered a delicacy, but it must be prepared carefully due to the presence of a potent neurotoxin in its organs. Chefs undergo special training and certification to ensure the safe consumption of blowfish dishes.

Synonyms

fugu, pufferfish

Examples of usage

  • Only licensed chefs are allowed to serve blowfish sashimi in Japan.
  • Blowfish soup is a popular dish in some regions of Japan.

Translations

Translations of the word "blowfish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe-baiacu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคซเคผเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blasfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan blowfish

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพั…ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryba blowfish

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson-globe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pez globo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balon balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณต์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุงู„ู†ูุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blowfish

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ryba blowfish

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒณ่ฑš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ riba pufar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ puffar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัƒั…ั‹ั€ะปั‹ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balฤฑq pufferfish

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez globo

Etymology

The term 'blowfish' originated from the English words 'blow' and 'fish', referring to the fish's ability to inflate itself by taking in water or air. Blowfish have been known for their unique defense mechanism and culinary significance in various cultures throughout history.

See also: blower, blowhard, blowout, blows.