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1. (n.) truffle
any of several subterranean, edible, ascomycetous fungi of the genus
Tuber.
2. truffle
any of various similar fungi of other genera.
3. truffle
a ball-shaped candy of soft chocolate dusted with cocoa.
Etymology: (1585–95; < D truffel(e) < MF truffle, truffe < OPr trufa < LL tūfera,*tūfer)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) truffle, earthnut, earth-ball
any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
2. (noun) truffle, earthnut
edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
3. (noun) truffle, chocolate truffle
creamy chocolate candy
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| Definition of 'Truffle' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Truffle
any one of several kinds of roundish, subterranean fungi, usually of a blackish color. The French truffle (Tuber melanosporum) and the English truffle (T. aestivum) are much esteemed as articles of food
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