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.