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pufferfish

рыба-фугу

Meaning of pufferfish

living beings sea life noun

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EN-UK/ˈpʌfəfɪʃ/
EN-US/ˈpʌfɚfɪʃ/
RU[ˈrɨbə-fuˈɡu]
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pufferfish with Russian translation

pufferfish usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A pufferfish puffs into a ball.

Рыба-фугу надувается в шар.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The aquarium warned visitors not to touch the pufferfish.

Аквариум предупредил посетителей не трогать рыбу-фугу.

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pufferfish belongs to the topic "Sea Life". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

pufferfish
рыба-фугу
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ocean
group
pair
cow
egg

pufferfish synonyms

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pufferfish
Общий нейтральный термин для рыбы-фугу.
fugu
Японское название; часто ассоциируется с блюдом и японскими видами.
blowfish
Англоязычный вариант; подчёркивает способность надуваться.
puffer
Сокращённая обиходная форма 'pufferfish'.
porcupinefish
Похожая по форме группа (с колючками), но биологически отличная (Diodontidae).
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🇬🇧en

Общий нейтральный термин для рыбы-фугу.

B2Very Often

Pufferfish inflate themselves when threatened.

🇬🇧en

Японское название; часто ассоциируется с блюдом и японскими видами.

B2Often

Fugu is a delicacy in Japan but can be deadly if prepared incorrectly.

🇬🇧en

Англоязычный вариант; подчёркивает способность надуваться.

B2Often

The blowfish puffed up to scare off the predator.

🇬🇧en

Сокращённая обиходная форма 'pufferfish'.

B2Very Often

We found a small puffer on the reef.

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🇬🇧en
porcupinefish

Похожая по форме группа (с колючками), но биологически отличная (Diodontidae).

B2Rarely

Porcupinefish have visible spines, unlike some pufferfish.

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What does pufferfish mean?

living beings sea life noun

How do you pronounce pufferfish?

pufferfish is pronounced as /ˈpʌfəfɪʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is pufferfish used in a sentence?

A pufferfish puffs into a ball. Translation: Рыба-фугу надувается в шар.

Is pufferfish part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, pufferfish (рыба-фугу) can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pufferfish part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, pufferfish (рыба-фугу) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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