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swellfish

/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/

Translations

swellfishnoun

swellfishes

/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/

The swellfish is known for its ability to inflate itself as a defense mechanism.

Рыба-фугу известна своей способностью надуваться в качестве защитного механизма.

Synonyms

swellfishadjective

/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. ‘swellfish toxin’.

swellfishnoun

A type of fish that can inflate its body, commonly known as a pufferfish.

The swellfish puffed up to deter the predator.

The flesh of a swellfish served or prepared as food.

Swellfish is considered a delicacy in some coastal regions.

swellfishadjective

Relating to or derived from a swellfish.

The chef warned us about the potent swellfish toxin.