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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Guests enjoyed a pizza station with margherita, truffle and barbeque options.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
In practice, this means a space inspired by designer Gio Ponti’s effervescence and a menu, from Marc Vetri protégé Adam Leonti, that runs from cacio e pepe potatoes and Calabrian tuna tartare to agnolotti with black truffle fondue.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Further south in Elk Grove, Rumi’s Oasis and Elk Grove Donuts both make Dubai chocolate doughnuts, and the former does truffles and XL bars as well.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
In practice, this means a space inspired by designer Gio Ponti’s effervescence and a menu, from Marc Vetri protégé Adam Leonti, that runs from cacio e pepe potatoes and Calabrian tuna tartare to agnolotti with black truffle fondue.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
Further south in Elk Grove, Rumi’s Oasis and Elk Grove Donuts both make Dubai chocolate doughnuts, and the former does truffles and XL bars as well.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
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.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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