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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Godiva 12-piece truffles: $38 A selection of artisanal chocolates from Godiva makes a classic yet indulgent gift.
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Show-stopping dishes include burrata with tomato sorbet, yellowtail with XO sauce and mezcal-roasted pineapple, and a French omelette with Ibérico ham and black truffle gruyère.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Since brown hues are having a moment, this soft truffle color is a fun swap for your everyday black coat.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Show-stopping dishes include burrata with tomato sorbet, yellowtail with XO sauce and mezcal-roasted pineapple, and a French omelette with Ibérico ham and black truffle gruyère.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 23 Jan. 2025
These varieties produce drab-looking but tasty fruiting bodies called truffles, which mammals like dogs or boars will find by smell—then dig up and eat.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025
Since brown hues are having a moment, this soft truffle color is a fun swap for your everyday black coat.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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