Pufferfish (Noun)
Meaning 1
Delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Japanese delicacy fugu, also known as pufferfish, can be deadly if not prepared correctly due to the potent nerve poison found in its ovaries and liver.
- Only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare pufferfish in Japan because of the high risk of food poisoning from the toxic compound tetrodotoxin.
- Pufferfish is a luxury food item in some Asian cultures, but its preparation requires great care and expertise to avoid the poison that can cause paralysis and death.
- The ovaries and liver of the pufferfish contain the highest concentration of tetrodotoxin, making them particularly hazardous to consume.
- In Japan, eating pufferfish can be a thrilling experience for adventurous foodies, but it comes with a significant risk of being poisoned by the neurotoxin produced by the fish.
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Meaning 2
Any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.