noun Download 🔗Share 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. " fish animal biology organism nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " food fish culture biology medicine animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading