fugu

/ˈfugu/
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Other forms: fugus

Definitions of fugu
  1. noun
    a blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous
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    type of:
    blowfish, puffer, pufferfish, sea squab
    delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver
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