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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

fugu

/fuːɡuː/ noun · British & US
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What does fugu mean?

noun

A type of Japanese pufferfish, notorious for its deadly neurotoxin and highly regulated consumption in Japan. The fish is considered a delicacy and is often served as sashimi.

Example

"The chef carefully prepared the fugu for the special dinner, making sure to remove all the toxic parts."

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