fuguists
/ˈfuːɡuɪsts/
noun
- Chefs who are specially trained and licensed to prepare fugu (pufferfish), a potentially deadly delicacy.
- The restaurant hired one of the most experienced fuguists in Tokyo.
- Fuguists undergo years of training to learn how to safely remove the toxic parts of the fish.
- Only licensed fuguists can legally serve pufferfish in Japan.