pufferfish

A marine fish capable of inflating its body into a globe shape when threatened; several species contain a potent nerve poison in their organs, making them a dangerous delicacy.

• 🇩🇪Ein Fisch, der bei Gefahr seinen Körper zu einer Kugel aufblasen kann; einige Arten enthalten in ihren Organen ein starkes Nervengift und gelten daher als gefährliche Delikatesse.

1. Dangerous delicacy B2 formal culinary

   A type of fish considered a gourmet dish in some cuisines, but which is extremely hazardous due to a powerful nerve toxin found in its ovaries and liver.

   • In Japan, pufferfish is a prized delicacy that must be prepared by licensed chefs.
   • Eating improperly prepared pufferfish can be fatal due to the potent nerve poison.
   • The chef carefully removed the toxic parts of the pufferfish before serving it.

   🇩🇪Gefährliche Delikatesse

   Synonyme: blowfishfuguglobefish

2. Inflatable marine fish B1 formal scientific

   Any of various marine fish with an elongated, spiny body that can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison and are closely related to spiny puffers.

   • The pufferfish inflated itself into a spiky ball when threatened by the diver.
   • Pufferfish are known for their ability to puff up to several times their normal size.
   • Marine biologists study the unique defense mechanisms of the pufferfish.

   🇩🇪Kugelfisch

   Synonyme: balloonfishblowfishglobefishpuffer

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