fugu

/ˈfuːɡuː/

noun

  1. A Japanese delicacy made from the pufferfish, which is potentially lethal if not prepared correctly.

    B2

    countableformal

    • "Fugu is considered a delicacy in Japan, but it must be prepared by a licensed chef."B2
    • "The restaurant specializes in fugu, offering a unique dining experience."B1
    • "We ate fugu at a restaurant in Tokyo."A2
    • "Only licensed chefs are allowed to prepare fugu safely."B1
    • "The consumption of fugu requires meticulous toxin removal by expert handlers."C1

Common mistakes

  • fugu is safe to eat anywhere→fugu must be prepared by a licensed chef to be safe

Collocations

fugu cheffugu preparationfugu restauranteat fugu

Word family

pufferfishfugu poison