trufflenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtrʌf.əl/us/ˈtrʌf.əl/truffle noun [ C ] (RARE FOOD)
a type of fungus that grows underground and can be eaten. Truffles are expensive because they are very rare:
The Dordogne region's gastronomic specialities include truffles and foie gras.
Use truffle oil to add flavour to the dish.
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truffle noun [ C ] (CHOCOLATE)
a small, round, very soft chocolate:
rum truffles
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