truffle

noun

truf·fle ˈtrə-fəl

ˈtrü-

: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)

also : any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi

: a fungus that produces truffles

: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa

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On the second day, the train stops in the village of Nizza Monferrato for a tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Winery and a truffle hunting expedition. —

Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024 The Bear & Friends Advent calendar comes with tiny hollow reindeers and teddy bears, Lindt truffles, and a full-size hollow bear on Christmas Eve. —

Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 18 Oct. 2024 Even seemingly simple dishes receive the Mina touch: macaroni bechamel transforms into a luxurious interpretation of Mediterranean mac and cheese, enriched with black truffles and mushroom duxelles. —

Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Try some whiskey fudge infused with the town’s famous Jack Daniel’s or the shop’s line of wine truffles that use Lynchburg Winery favorites. —

Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for truffle