Blowfish

  1. Proper noun.  (computing) A symmetric block cipher encryption algorithm used in modern cryptographic software, designed by Bruce Schneier in 1993.
  2. Noun.  ny species of fish of the family ''Tetraodontidae'' that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe several times their normal size by swallowing water or air when threatened.
  3. Noun.  (sense, food) A delicacy popular in Japan served raw as sushi that may, if improperly prepared, contain deadly levels of neurotoxins.

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