fugu

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English

Pronunciation

IPA /ˈfuː.ɡuː/

Noun

fugu noun

Blowfish: a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.

Related terms

Synonyms

blowfish pufferfish torafugu porcupinefish bottlefish tobiko ciguatera balloonfish blow fish dreamfish wallfish tako numbfish food fish ciguateratoxin puffer

Associated

sashimi toxin lethal poison genome poisoning liver chef dish toxic

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