Definition of Puffer

1. Noun. Delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver.

Exact synonyms: Blowfish, Pufferfish, Sea Squab
Group relationships: Blowfish, Globefish, Pufferfish
Generic synonyms: Saltwater Fish
Specialized synonyms: Fugu
Terms within: Tetrodotoxin

2. 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.
Exact synonyms: Blowfish, Globefish, Pufferfish
Generic synonyms: Plectognath, Plectognath Fish
Group relationships: Family Tetraodontidae, Tetraodontidae
Terms within: Blowfish, Pufferfish, Sea Squab
Derivative terms: Puff

Definition of Puffer

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

Definition of Puffer

1. Noun. Someone or something that puffs. ¹

2. Noun. Any of several poisonous fish, of the family ''Tetraodontidae'', which have the ability to puff themselves up when in danger. ¹

3. Noun. (slang) A car left idling to warm up, emitting steam from the rear. ¹

4. Noun. (context: cellular automata) A finite pattern that moves like a spaceship but leaves a trail of debris. ¹

5. Noun. An inhaler. ¹

6. Noun. (childish) A train; a locomotive. ¹

7. Noun. (dated slang) One who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; a by-bidder. ¹

8. Noun. The common, or harbour, porpoise. ¹

9. Noun. A kier used in dyeing. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Puffer

1. one that puffs [n -S] - See also: puffs

Lexicographical Neighbors of Puffer

puff pieces
puff the magic dragon
puff up
puffadder
puffadders
puffball
puffbird
puffbirds
puffed
puffed-rice
puffed out
puffed rice
puffed up
puffed wheat
puffer (current term)
pufferbellies
pufferbelly
pufferfish
pufferfishes
pufferies
puffers
puffery
puffet
puffeth
puffets
puffier
puffiest
puffily
puffin

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