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truffle definition

truf·fle (truf′əl)

noun

  1. any of an order (Tuberales) of fleshy, edible, potato-shaped ascomycetous fungi that grow underground; esp., any of a European genus (Tuber) which are cultivated and regarded as a delicacy
  2. any of a number of rich chocolate candies made to resemble this in shape and color

Etymology: < Fr truffe < OIt truffa < VL *trufera < Osco-Umb *tufer, for L tuber: see tuber

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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