balloonfish

/ˌbælənˈfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pufferfish that has a distinctive appearance with a body inflated like a balloon, often found in tropical waters.

“The scuba diver encountered a balloonfish while exploring the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • inflated puffer
  • pufferfish

Antonyms

  • deflated puffer
  • flatfish