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porcupine fish

 

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Noun porcupine fish has 1 sense
  1. porcupinefish, porcupine fish, Diodon hystrix - spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters
    --1 is a kind of spiny puffer
    --1 is a member of Diodon, genus Diodon

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Porcupine Fish

Description:

A porcupine fish, also known as a blowfish, is a type of fish belonging to the family Diodontidae. It is characterized by its ability to inflate its body by taking in water or air, making it appear larger and spiky, much like a porcupine.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Animal)

The porcupine fish is a remarkable marine creature that has a round body covered in sharp spines, which act as a defense mechanism against predators.

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Sample Sentence:

The snorkelers observed a porcupine fish swimming gracefully in the coral reef.

2. Noun (Culinary)

Porcupine fish is a delicacy in some parts of the world, especially in Japanese cuisine, where it is known as "fugu." It is highly prized but requires expert preparation due to the presence of a deadly toxin.

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Sample Sentence:

He dared to try fugu, a dish made from porcupine fish, at the renowned Japanese restaurant.

3. Adjective

The porcupine fish exhibit at the aquarium attracted a large crowd of curious visitors.

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Sample Sentence:

The children were fascinated by the porcupine fish's unique appearance and behavior.

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