truffle

noun truf·fle \ ˈtrə-fəl , ˈtrü- \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

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

What makes Manjimup so conducive to cultivating truffles?

— christina liao, Vogue, "Why You Should Be Going to Australia for Fresh Black Truffles," 12 July 2018
One of Carroll’s favorite dishes is the date truffles with pomegranate, cashew streusel, and torn herbs.

— michael klein, Philly.com, "'Top Chef's' Jennifer Carroll returns to Philly with Spice Finch," 9 July 2018
Seven pastas introduce a couple of unusual shapes, most enticingly long, ruffled ribbons of mafaldine ($18) with porcini, white miso Parmesan butter, truffle conserve and chives.

— louisa chu, chicagotribune.com, "New rooftop bar and dining destination etta releases opening date and menu," 6 July 2018
Snack on an assortment of ham (there’s a ham program), raclette and truffle sandwiches, crudo, foie gras bon-bons, and various types of croquettes.

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "You’ll be delighted by this Fool’s Errand," 28 June 2018
The city’s most influential arts programmers are simultaneously big-game hunters, flying from Edinburgh to Paris to Santiago in search of the best work, and truffle hounds, digging into the Southland dirt.

— scott timberg, Los Angeles Magazine, "These Venues and Programmers Have Turned L.A. Into a World-Class Performing Arts Town," 13 June 2018
Want to sail with Japanese sushi master Nobu Matsuhisa, slurp oysters in a medieval Croatian village, or learn truffle making in Estonia?

— veronica stoddart, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Cruise (Hint: the Food)," 12 June 2018
Toppings include habanero, brisket and even truffle.

— kate washington, sacbee, "Sacramento is taking its hot-dog game to the next level," 18 May 2018
From four cheese with truffle oil to the sausage with barbecue sauce and jalapenos, the options run the gamut.

— anna caplan, star-telegram, "The pizza version of a churrascaria exists — so wear your stretchy pants," 11 July 2018

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