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Definition of Puffer

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

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.

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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