1838 J. C. Loudon IV. 2552 A truffle-like fungus, on the roots.
1898 P. Manson xxxvii. 573 Moulded into truffle-like masses.
1967 E. Marx i. 27 The monotonous diet is relieved by..some wild-growing vegetables, such as..kima (truffle-like mushrooms).
2006 10 Aug. 34/3 Quesadillas feature papaya and huitlacoche, a truffle-like corn fungus.