Truffle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹʌf.l̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Truffle is a noun meaning Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.
Meaning
Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.
More Meanings
- (by analogy) Ellipsis of chocolate truffle (“creamy chocolate confection, in the form of a ball, covered with cocoa powder”).
Example Sentences
In ancient times, the Romans imported truffles, credited with marked aphrodisiac virtue, from Libya as well as Greece.
Word Forms
- truffles
Synonyms for truffle
Depending on context, synonyms include earthnut.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include earthnut, nose, jerk, deceit, cheating, fraud.
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