blowfish background

blowfish

/ˈbloʊfɪʃ/

Illustration blowfish - Image 1

Illustration blowfish - Image 2

noun

Kugelfisch

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. "

Beim Schnorcheln im Korallenriff sahen wir einen Kugelfisch, der sich wie ein stacheliger Ball aufblies, um einen größeren Fisch zu verjagen.

fish animal biology organism nature

Illustration blowfish - Image 1

Illustration blowfish - Image 2

noun

Kugelfisch

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. "

Mein Vater bestellt im schicken japanischen Restaurant gerne Kugelfisch, aber ich bin immer nervös, weil selbst ein winziger Fehler bei der Zubereitung ihn giftig machen kann.

food fish culture biology medicine animal