truffle

noun truf·fle \ ˈtrə-fəl , ˈtrü- \

Definition of truffle

1 a :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

b :a fungus that produces truffles

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

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Recent Examples of truffle from the Web

For snacking, marcona almonds seasoned with white truffle salt are $9; the charcuterie plate is $24.

— alice gabriel, New York Times, "In the Yakima Valley, Serious Wines and Sweeping Vistas," 18 Aug. 2017
The staff at the Harry & David Country Village gourmet store is constantly sharing samples of the mail-order company's famous pears and chocolate truffles.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "Best food, fun stops off Oregon's I-5: Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Central Point, Gold Hill, Grants Pass (photos)," 12 Aug. 2017
Animal in Los Angeles offers foie gras and Spam, while New York City’s Noreetuh serves Spam agnolotti with burgundy truffles.

— ayalla a. ruvio, Smithsonian, "How Spam Went from Canned Necessity to American Icon," 6 July 2017
Chef Min Koo Lee, newly arrived from sister restaurant Azie in Media, puts a fresh spin on the menu — even desserts, such as sponge truffle cheesecake with fruit and rose maple syrup.

— michael klein, Philly.com, "Let's Eat: A BYOB's small big move," 5 July 2017
The new iteration was a full-on gastro pub with delicate fish and truffle polenta.

— nicholas kulish, New York Times, "Revisiting My Hong Kong, 20 Years After the British Left," 28 June 2017
Starter kits run $129 and include a tasting flight of products such as truffles, martini mix, and deluxe spices.

— arricca sansone, Woman's Day, "8 of the Best Direct Selling Companies to Earn Extra Cash," 23 June 2017
Cool examples are the tuna tacos (served two to an order with a spritz bottle of champagne to amp the flavor), the Dewey burger (caramelized onion and blue cheese), and pizza noir (a tribute to black truffles, fontina cheese, and frisée).

— michael klein, Philly.com, "Let's Eat: Raising the roof in Center City; poutine on South Street," 21 June 2017
Savor it with truffle poutine and steak frites, served until midnight most days.

— Los Angeles Magazine, "The 54 Best Things To Do in Downtown L.A. Right Now," 20 June 2017

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