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  1. 1. n. Any one of numerous species of plectognath fishes belonging to Tetrodon and allied genera. Each jaw is furnished with two large, thick, beaklike, bony teeth. Source: opted
  2. 2. Any one of numerous species of plectognath fishes belonging to Tetrodon and allied genera. Each jaw is furnished with two large, thick, beaklike, bony teeth. [Written also tetradon.] Note: The skin is usually spinous, and the belly is capable of being greatly distended by air or water. It includes the swellfish, puffer (a), and similar species. Source: webster
  3. 3. Any one of numerous species of plectognath fishes belonging toTetrodon and allied genera. Each jaw is furnished with two large,thick, beaklike, bony teeth. [Written also tetradon.] Source: adambom

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