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/
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Noun

1.

a strong-smelling underground fungus, considered a culinary delicacy and found, for example, with the aid of trained dogs or pigs.

Example:
The chef shaved fresh truffles over the pasta.
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.

Example:
She offered him a box of assorted chocolate truffles.
These dark chocolate truffles are incredibly rich.