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blowfish

/ˈbloʊfɪʃ/

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noun

سمكة منفوخة

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.

Examples :

"While snorkeling in the coral reef, we saw a blowfish puff itself up like a spiky ball to scare away a larger fish. "

أثناء الغطس في الشعاب المرجانية، رأينا سمكة منفوخة تنفخ نفسها مثل كرة شائكة لإخافة سمكة أكبر.

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noun

سمكة النفخ

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.

Examples :

"My dad loves to order blowfish at the fancy Japanese restaurant, but I'm always nervous because even a tiny mistake in its preparation can make it poisonous. "

يحب والدي طلب سمكة النفخ في المطعم الياباني الفاخر، لكني دائمًا متوتر لأن حتى خطأ صغير في تحضيرها يمكن أن يجعلها سامة.

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