blowfish

noun

blow·​fish ˈblō-ˌfish How to pronounce blowfish (audio)
: puffer fish sense 1

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Rounding out the list are blowfish, bison, and a rice bowl for a dog. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 June 2023 In a poisonous blowfish, the most delicious part of the fish is the closest to the poison. — Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022 Jo’s novel is about a woman who decides to kill herself by preparing and eating a deadly blowfish. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025 Programming ranges from harbor cruises to craft workshops, with nightly talks about the 160 blowfish species found at the aquarium next door. — Adam H. Graham, Time, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blowfish

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First Known Use

1800, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blowfish was in 1800

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“Blowfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blowfish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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