truffle

noun

truf·fle ˈtrə-fəl How to pronounce truffle (audio)

ˈtrü-

: 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

: a fungus that produces truffles

: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Rich, buttery lobster is mixed with crispy bacon, mushrooms, Gruyère, blue cheese, and a few generous drops of truffle oil for a dinner that's fit for royalty.

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 The six-day aged bluefin tuna O-toro served alongside a heap of black truffle shavings is a standout, as is the tuna Kakuni bathed in ginger soy.

Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Enhance the flavors of homemade pasta or pizza by drizzling truffle oil on top of them.

Samantha Macavoy, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 When his beloved truffle pig, his companion and source of income, is stolen, he is forced to head into the city to get him back.

Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021 Cage is mesmerizing as a hermit ex-chef who actually has a heartwarming symbiotic relationship with his prize truffle-hunting pig.

Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 28 July 2022 Manager Giacomo Zoppi can arrange a chef to cook evening meals and activities like yoga on the terrace, wine tasting or truffle hunting.

Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 15 July 2022 His version is made with pan-seared salmon, potato gnocchi, sugar snap peas, oregano, garlic, truffle sauce and fried potato skins.

Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 24 June 2021 Not only will this minimal, luxe bottle from Tom Ford Beauty look great on your vanity, but its nose-pleasing scent of black truffle, bergamot, and black orchid might just become your new favorite.

Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French truffe, from Old Occitan trufa, from Vulgar Latin *tufera; akin to Latin tuber swelling, truffle — more at tuber

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	truffle
释义	truffle noun truf·fle ˈtrə-fəl ˈtrü- 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 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Rich, buttery lobster is mixed with crispy bacon, mushrooms, Gruyère, blue cheese, and a few generous drops of truffle oil for a dinner that's fit for royalty. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 The six-day aged bluefin tuna O-toro served alongside a heap of black truffle shavings is a standout, as is the tuna Kakuni bathed in ginger soy. Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Enhance the flavors of homemade pasta or pizza by drizzling truffle oil on top of them. Samantha Macavoy, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 When his beloved truffle pig, his companion and source of income, is stolen, he is forced to head into the city to get him back. Mark Olsen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021 Cage is mesmerizing as a hermit ex-chef who actually has a heartwarming symbiotic relationship with his prize truffle-hunting pig. Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 28 July 2022 Manager Giacomo Zoppi can arrange a chef to cook evening meals and activities like yoga on the terrace, wine tasting or truffle hunting. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 15 July 2022 His version is made with pan-seared salmon, potato gnocchi, sugar snap peas, oregano, garlic, truffle sauce and fried potato skins. Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 24 June 2021 Not only will this minimal, luxe bottle from Tom Ford Beauty look great on your vanity, but its nose-pleasing scent of black truffle, bergamot, and black orchid might just become your new favorite. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology modification of Middle French truffe, from Old Occitan trufa, from Vulgar Latin tufera; akin to Latin tuber* swelling, truffle — more at tuber First Known Use 1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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