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Fugu (Noun)

Meaning

A blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • Fugu is considered a luxury food in Japan, but its preparation is strictly regulated.
  • Only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare fugu in Japan, as the poison can be deadly if ingested.
  • A small mistake in the preparation of fugu can be fatal, as the toxins can cause paralysis and death.
  • The Japanese delight in eating fugu, which is often served in the form of a warm broth called fugu chiri.
  • The toxins found in fugu are up to 1,200 times more deadly than cyanide and have no antidote.

Hypernyms

  • Puffer
  • Pufferfish
  • Sea Squab
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