Definitions for: Puffer


[n] 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
[n] delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver



Webster (1913) Definition: Puff"er, n.
1. One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant
commendation.

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

3. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any plectognath fish which inflates its body, as the
species of Tetrodon and Diodon; -- called also
blower, puff-fish, swellfish, and globefish.


(b) The common, or harbor, porpoise.

4. (Dyeing) A kier.

Synonyms: blowfish, blowfish, globefish, sea squab

See Also: family Tetraodontidae, fugu, globefish, plectognath, plectognath fish, puffer, puffer, saltwater fish, sea squab, Tetraodontidae

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