puffer

• Существительное, обозначающее морскую рыбу, способную раздувать своё тело в форму шара, известную содержанием сильного нервно-паралитического яда в некоторых органах, а также используемое для описания опасного деликатеса, приготовленного из этой рыбы.

A noun referring to a marine fish capable of inflating its body into a globe shape, known for containing a potent nerve poison in certain organs, and also used to describe a dangerous delicacy prepared from this fish.

1. Dangerous delicacyC1formalculinary

   A type of fish considered a delicacy in some cuisines, but highly dangerous due to a potent nerve poison found in its ovaries and liver.

   Опасный деликатес

   • The chef is specially trained to prepare puffer fish safely.
   • Eating improperly prepared puffer can be fatal.
   • Puffer is a prized but risky dish in Japanese cuisine.

   Synonymsballoonfishblowfishfuguglobefishpufferfishtoadfish

2. Inflatable fishB2formalscientific

   Any of numerous marine fishes with an elongated, spiny body that can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison.

   Рыба-шар

   • The puffer inflated itself when threatened by the predator.
   • Divers often see puffers near coral reefs.
   • Puffers are closely related to spiny puffers.

   Synonymsblowfishglobefishpufferfish