Meaning of the word blowfish in English

What does blowfish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blowfish

US /ˈbloʊ.fɪʃ/
UK /ˈbləʊ.fɪʃ/

Noun

a fish that can inflate its body to a spherical shape when threatened, many species of which are highly poisonous

Example:
The chef carefully prepared the blowfish, knowing its deadly toxins.
When threatened, the blowfish inflates itself to deter predators.