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Burrfish

Definition:

A burrfish refers to any of several species of small to medium-sized fish belonging to the family Tetraodontidae, known for their rounded bodies and spiky appearance.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun (plural: burrfish or burrfishes)

Any fish of the family Tetraodontidae, often with spiny skin and the ability to inflate their bodies when threatened, also known as pufferfish or blowfish.

Sample sentence: The burrfish's defensive mechanism involves expanding their body with water or air to deter predators.

Sense 2:

Noun (plural: burrfish or burrfishes)

A colloquial term used regionally in some places to refer to a rounded, spiky sea urchin.

Sample sentence: Walking on the beach, I accidentally stepped on a burrfish which resulted in a painful encounter with its sharp spines.

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