blowfish

[US]/[ˈbləʊfɪʃ]/
[UK]/[ˈbloʊfɪʃ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small, brightly colored fish with the ability to inflate its body with water or air when threatened; a type of pufferfish, especially the Japanese fugu; a small, brightly colored fish with the ability to inflate its body with water or air when threatened; a type of pufferfish, especially the Japanese fugu; a small, brightly colored fish with the ability to inflate its body with water or air when threatened; a type of pufferfish, especially the Japanese fugu; a small, brightly colored fish with the ability to inflate its body with water or air when threatened; (informal) a person who boasts or exaggerates

Phrases & Collocations

blowfish swim

blowfish poison

blowfish caught

eating blowfish

blowfish farm

blowfish spines

blowfish hunting

blowfish market

blowfish delicacy

blowfish inflate

Example Sentences

the scuba diver carefully observed the blowfish swimming among the coral.

he kept a blowfish in his aquarium, marveling at its unique appearance.

the chef prepared a delicious blowfish dish with citrus and ginger.

blowfish are known for their ability to inflate their bodies as a defense mechanism.

we saw several blowfish while snorkeling in the clear turquoise water.

some cultures consider blowfish a delicacy, despite the risk of tetrodotoxin.

the children were fascinated by the blowfish at the aquarium exhibit.

a small, spotted blowfish darted past us in the reef.

the fisherman carefully released the blowfish back into the ocean.

blowfish venom is being studied for potential medicinal applications.

the marine biologist researched the blowfish's unique defense strategies.

we admired the vibrant colors of the blowfish in the underwater photograph.

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