Puffer

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1. Noun

One who puffs; one who praises with noisy or extravagant commendation.

2. Noun

One who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at suction to bid up the price; a by-bidder.

3. Noun

Any plectognath fish which inflates its body, as the species of Tetrodon and Diodon; -- called also blower, puff-fish, swellfish, and globefish.

4. Noun

The common, or harbor, porpoise.

5. Noun

A kier.

6. Noun

any of numerous marine fishes whose elongated spiny body can inflate itself with water or air to form a globe; several species contain a potent nerve poison; closely related to spiny puffers
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