puffer
noun/ˈpʌfər/
Frequency rank: #18,086 most common English word
Meaning
a type of fish that can inflate its body as a defense mechanism.
Example sentence
The child laughed when she saw puffer fish inflate itself into a spiky ball.
Synonyms & related words
- blowfish
- fugu
- balloonfish
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