Swellfish
Translation of "swellfish" into Russian
swellfish
NounUK
/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/
swellfish
swellfishes pl
The swellfish is known for its ability to inflate itself as a defense mechanism.
Рыба-фугу известна своей способностью надуваться в качестве защитного механизма.
Definitions
swellfish
NounUK
/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/
A type of fish that can inflate its body, commonly known as a pufferfish.
The swellfish puffed up to deter the predator.
The flesh of a swellfish served or prepared as food.
Swellfish is considered a delicacy in some coastal regions.
swellfish
AdjectiveUK
/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈswɛl.fɪʃ/
Relating to or derived from a swellfish.
The chef warned us about the potent swellfish toxin.