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balloonfish

/bəˈluːn.fɪʃ/

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noun

/bəˈluːn.fɪʃ/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее вид рыбы, похожей на рыбу-ежа, но меньшего размера, известной своей способностью раздувать тело.

A noun referring to a type of fish that is similar to but smaller than a porcupinefish, known for its ability to inflate its body.

irregular plural

  1. Small pufferfish relativeC1formal

    A small marine fish, similar to but smaller than the porcupinefish, known for its ability to inflate its body when threatened.

    ruМелкий родственник рыбы-ежа

    • The balloonfish puffed up into a spiky ball when the diver approached.
    • Balloonfish are often found in tropical and subtropical waters.
    • Unlike its larger relative, the balloonfish rarely exceeds 30 centimeters in length.

    Synonymsblowfishburrfishglobefishpufferfish

Forms
  • balloonfish plural form
  • balloonfishes plural form
  • balloonfish' possessive plural form
  • balloonfishes' possessive plural form
  • balloonfish's possessive singular form