fugu
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- noun
- /ˈfuːɡuː/
- The area around Shimonoseki is famous for its fugu (blowfish), and Shimonoseki Station's fukumeshi is sold between November and March in a container with the shape and painted face of a blowfish.
- fugu (blowfish)
- fugu sashimi
- eat fugu
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Watch on YouTubeSo the issue of serving fugu is really important.
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- There's a type of puffer fish called fugu fish, which is apparently very delicious, but most of it is incredibly poisonous.
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When visiting Osaka, eating fugu is a must-do, like visiting the castle, but it's overrated.
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It's the scary tingling lips and tongue effect that fugu fanciers are after.
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So the issue of serving fugu is really important.
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Fugu can be quite satisfying.
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Though a great delicacy in Japanese restaurants, the Fugu fish is one of the...
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There's a type of puffer fish called fugu fish, which is apparently very delicious, but most of it is incredibly poisonous.
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You know, in Japan, chefs train for 7 years before they're allowed to serve a poisonous blowfish called fugu.
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When prepared correctly, fugu can be a unique and delicious part of Japanese cuisine.
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The chef carefully sliced the fugu to ensure it was safe to eat, as it can be deadly if not handled properly.
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Many adventurous diners seek out fugu for its reputation as a delicacy that comes with high risks.
Synonyms
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A fish that swells up and has poison that can be deadly
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Etymology
Fugu comes from Japanese and is the name for the blowfish. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the fish 'puffing' up like a puff, and because many fugu contain poison unless a chef removes it, the word now brings to mind a rare, risky delicacy.