blaasop

noun

blaas·​op

ˈbläˌsäp

plural -s

Africa

: puffer fish

Word History

Etymology

Afrikaans, from blaas (imperative of blaas to blow, from Middle Dutch blāsen) + op up, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old High German blāsan to blow and to Old High German ūf up

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!