Definition of "blowfish" [blow•fish]

• See puffer. (noun)

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• "Unlike the toxic Fugu pufferfish or blowfish, which is an expensive delicacy in Japan but requires careful expert preparation to avoid potentially fatal poisoning, Akins says lionfish meat is safe to eat and contains no venom."
• "Au-Yeung and he said I played 'like a devilfish' - slang for the Japanese fugu fish, or blowfish, which is poisonous if it's not prepared exactly right."
• "A chef holding a blowfish, which is poisonous unless prepared correctly."