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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For example, the steak dish called for a dipping sauce made from sour cream, olive oil, water, and a pinch of truffle zest.
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PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
The truffles, studded in pecans, are particularly good.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
The briny sip is enjoyable with something equally as briny like oysters on the half shell or truffle fries.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Nearly nine years old, this delightful wine is golden straw colored and has aromas of stone fruits, apricot, and just a touch of white truffle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Oysters from France, brought in by plane with a detour in some third location, are available at one Moscow restaurant, and Italian truffles and French champagne, whose export was banned by the European Union, can be found at an upscale grocery store chain.
—Ivan Nechepurenko Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
The restaurant is often cited for the Golden Billionaire Cheeseburger, made with Wagyu beef and topped by 24K gold and truffles.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The feast—naturally inspired by the flavors of Belgium— began with Artichokes and truffles, followed by Coucou de Malines, and finished with Grand Cru Chocolate and Praline Emulsion.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
The basket contains two Royal Riviera pears, Moose Crunch milk chocolate popcorn and caramel popcorn, mini malt ball eggs, a milk chocolate bunny, milk chocolate malt balls, and chocolate truffles with various flavors such as raspberry, dark cherry, white coffee, and more.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
The truffles, studded in pecans, are particularly good.
—Kayla Stewart, Bon Appétit, 23 Feb. 2024
The briny sip is enjoyable with something equally as briny like oysters on the half shell or truffle fries.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Nearly nine years old, this delightful wine is golden straw colored and has aromas of stone fruits, apricot, and just a touch of white truffle.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Oysters from France, brought in by plane with a detour in some third location, are available at one Moscow restaurant, and Italian truffles and French champagne, whose export was banned by the European Union, can be found at an upscale grocery store chain.
—Ivan Nechepurenko Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
The restaurant is often cited for the Golden Billionaire Cheeseburger, made with Wagyu beef and topped by 24K gold and truffles.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
The feast—naturally inspired by the flavors of Belgium— began with Artichokes and truffles, followed by Coucou de Malines, and finished with Grand Cru Chocolate and Praline Emulsion.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2024
The basket contains two Royal Riviera pears, Moose Crunch milk chocolate popcorn and caramel popcorn, mini malt ball eggs, a milk chocolate bunny, milk chocolate malt balls, and chocolate truffles with various flavors such as raspberry, dark cherry, white coffee, and more.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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