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diodon

 

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Noun diodon has 1 sense
  1. Diodon, genus Diodon - type genus of the Diodontidae
    --1 is a kind of fish genus
    --1 is a member of Diodontidae, family Diodontidae
    --1 has members:
     porcupinefish, porcupine fish, Diodon hystrix; balloonfish, Diodon holocanthus

Definitions from the Web

diodon

A diodon is a genus of spiny pufferfish found in tropical and temperate oceans.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses/Usages:

  • Sense 1: A type of fish with spines and the ability to inflate its body when threatened.
    • Example Sentence: The diodon pufferfish inflated itself to scare away the predator.

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