English dictionary

puffer

/'p/@/f/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

delicacy that is highly dangerous because of a potent nerve poison in ovaries and liver

noun.food

Synonyms blowfish pufferfish sea squab

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.animal

Synonyms blowfish globefish pufferfish

Source: WordNet 3.0
One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.

noun

Source: webster1913