puffer
puffer Lexical Profile
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• noun
A type of heavily quilted jacket filled with down or synthetic fiber to provide insulation, characterized by its bulky, puffy appearance.
"She zipped up her heavy puffer before stepping out into the freezing winter winds."
Any of various marine or freshwater fishes of the family Tetraodontidae, capable of inflating their bodies with water or air when threatened to deter predators.
"The diver kept a safe distance from the puffer, knowing that some species contain highly lethal toxins."
A small, handheld medical device used for delivering aerosolized medication directly into the lungs, commonly prescribed for individuals with asthma or COPD.
"He quickly reached into his pocket for his asthma puffer after sprinting up the three flights of stairs."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Middle English verb 'puffen' (of imitative origin) combined with the agent suffix '-er'. Its use to describe the inflating fish dates to the 17th century, while its application to medical inhalers and quilted jackets emerged in the 20th century.
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