truffle
truffle
Definition
truf·fle (truf′əl)
noun
- 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
- 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
truffle
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- make: Whether you prefer milk, white or dark, hand made truffles or bars we have the perfect gift.
- include: Other widely used ingredients include truffles, ham, pork, and offal and fresh vegetables are used with reverence.
- find: His father once found a truffle weighing over 2lbs which he sent to Queen Victoria.
- shave: A nice portion of shaved black truffle topped the entire cylinder.
- eat: Nowadays dogs are used since they are easier to transport - and less likely to eat the truffles.
Adjective modifier
- handmade: Whether you prefer milk, white or dark, handmade truffles or bars we have the perfect gift.
- delicious: Take one beautiful long lasting single red rose coupled with some delicious handmade strawberry truffles, for the perfect combo.
- chocolate: Buy exploding chocolate bombs, gifts boxes, chocolate champagne truffles ( oh my!
- black: Ninety per cent of all black truffles in Italy come from Umbria.
- organic: Not only are these organic chocolate truffles unlike anything previously available to mere mortals, the packaging is exquisite.
- white: You just can't resist having white truffles in early December.
Modifies a noun
- torte: Be warned, however, to leave room for a dessert because their dark chocolate whiskey truffle torte is superb.
- risotto: However, for something a little more extravagant, try with white truffle risotto.
- jus: There is a variety of grills and roasts ranging from The Ivy hamburger to roast poulet des landes with truffle jus and dauphin potatoes.
- sauce: If the sauces are very perfumed, such as a truffle sauce, the wine should also be rich in flavors.
- hunting: We were also treated to display of truffle hunting by dog.
- oil: From the finest truffle oils to Tuscan pastas, from French cheese to English bacon.
Noun used with modifier
truffle Quotes
La truffe n'est point un aphrodisiaque positif; mais elle peut, en certaines occasions, rendre les femmes plus tendres et les hommes plus aimables. The truffle is not a true aphrodisiac; but in certain circumstances it can make women more affectionate and men more attentive.
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