Associations to the word «Fugu»

Wiktionary

FUGU, noun. Blowfish: a delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.
FUGU PLAN, proper noun. (historical) A Japanese plan to settle Jewish refugees escaping Nazi-occupied Europe in Japanese-controlled territory.

Dictionary definition

FUGU, noun. A blowfish highly prized as a delicacy in Japan but highly dangerous because the skin and organs are poisonous.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope