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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Once ruled by the House of Savoy, whose territory extended into France, Turin is now the capital of Piedmont, a region known for fine wine, truffles, hazelnuts, and chocolate.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The few restaurants operating at the most ambitious end of L.A.’s fine dining scene are akin to white truffles: prized, delicate, thriving under only specific conditions.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Before Martin arrived, the Duchess of Sussex prepared sweet and savory snacks, including truffle popcorn.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Order a pizza to share — whether topped with burrata, porcini mushrooms and black truffle, or a classic Margarita — or tuck into one of the various fresh seafood dishes.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The few restaurants operating at the most ambitious end of L.A.’s fine dining scene are akin to white truffles: prized, delicate, thriving under only specific conditions.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Before Martin arrived, the Duchess of Sussex prepared sweet and savory snacks, including truffle popcorn.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Order a pizza to share — whether topped with burrata, porcini mushrooms and black truffle, or a classic Margarita — or tuck into one of the various fresh seafood dishes.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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