Meaning of the word truffle in English
What does truffle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
truffle
US /ˈtrʌf.əl/
UK /ˈtrʌf.əl/
Noun
1.
a strong-smelling underground fungus, considered a culinary delicacy and found, for example, with the aid of trained dogs or pigs.
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The chef shaved fresh truffles over the pasta.
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Dogs are often used to hunt for truffles in the forest.
2.
a soft candy made of chocolate, butter, and sugar, typically in a ball shape and coated with cocoa powder or chopped nuts.
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She offered him a box of assorted chocolate truffles.
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These dark chocolate truffles are incredibly rich.