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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This truffle pairs his favorite 18-year Macallan single-malt scotch and blends it with dark chocolate ganache for the ultimate luxury experience!
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Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
There are a variety of sashimi options, too, as well as rolls, including a barbecue truffle unagi roll.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The Shaws recommend lunch at Osteria a Priori and a chocolate truffle making class at the Perugina Chocolate Factory.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
It’s served with a rich truffle dashi infused with truffle and a bright yuzu emulsion, alongside farm-fresh vegetables and Ho Farms tomatoes.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
There are a variety of sashimi options, too, as well as rolls, including a barbecue truffle unagi roll.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
The Shaws recommend lunch at Osteria a Priori and a chocolate truffle making class at the Perugina Chocolate Factory.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
It’s served with a rich truffle dashi infused with truffle and a bright yuzu emulsion, alongside farm-fresh vegetables and Ho Farms tomatoes.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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