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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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Menu highlights will include Peruvian seafood crudo, West Coast oysters, crab cakes Benedict with caviar, Australian Wagyu steak and eggs, truffle croque madame and more.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
At Château d'Entre-Deux-Monts, visitors can tour the 17th-century estate before participating in a truffle hunt with the property's producer.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Confit lamb shank with carrot puree, roasted baby carrots, truffle avgolemono and caper herb salad.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Menu highlights will include Peruvian seafood crudo, West Coast oysters, crab cakes Benedict with caviar, Australian Wagyu steak and eggs, truffle croque madame and more.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
At Château d'Entre-Deux-Monts, visitors can tour the 17th-century estate before participating in a truffle hunt with the property's producer.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Confit lamb shank with carrot puree, roasted baby carrots, truffle avgolemono and caper herb salad.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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