Truffle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Truffle ( noun )

1. An edible subterranean fungus, having an irregular shape and dark color and growing in association with the roots of trees, especially oak and hazel trees.
2. A chocolate confection made of chocolate ganache and cocoa powder, often flavored with nuts or liqueur.

Origin:

From old french trufle, from latin tuber.

Examples:

1. The truffle is a highly prized ingredient in French cuisine.
2. He ordered a steak with truffle butter.
3. Truffles are often found by trained pigs or dogs.
4. The truffle fries were a perfect complement to the steak.
5. He had a truffle for dessert.

(As a verb)

Truffle ( verb )

1. An edible subterranean fungus, having an irregular shape and dark color and growing in association with the roots of trees, especially oak and hazel trees.
2. A chocolate confection made of chocolate ganache and cocoa powder, often flavored with nuts or liqueur.

Origin:

From old french trufle, from latin tuber.

Examples:

1. The truffle is a highly prized ingredient in French cuisine.
2. He ordered a steak with truffle butter.
3. Truffles are often found by trained pigs or dogs.
4. The truffle fries were a perfect complement to the steak.
5. He had a truffle for dessert.