Puffer

['pʌfə]

Definition

(noun.) 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.

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Definition

(n.) One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.

(n.) One who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at suction to bid up the price; a by-bidder.

(n.) Any plectognath fish which inflates its body, as the species of Tetrodon and Diodon; -- called also blower, puff-fish, swellfish, and globefish.

(n.) The common, or harbor, porpoise.

(n.) A kier.

Inputed by Leslie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Ich.) Globe-fish.

Typist: Ronald