Fuguist

/ˈfoʊɡuɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who prepares or specializes in serving fugu; a fugu chef.

Etymology

Formed from 'fugu' plus the -ist suffix, creating an agent noun for a specialist in fugu preparation.

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Becoming a fuguist requires years of intensive training and licensing in Japan—it's one of the world's most selective culinary certifications because a single mistake can kill your customer!

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