puffer

• Nom désignant un poisson marin capable de gonfler son corps en forme de boule, connu pour contenir une toxine paralysante puissante dans certains organes, et utilisé pour décrire un mets dangereux préparé avec ce poisson.

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.

   Poisson-globe (fugu)

   • 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.

   Synonymesballoonfishblowfishfuguglobefishpufferfishtoadfish

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.

   Poisson-globe

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

   Synonymesblowfishglobefishpufferfish