truffle

• Nom désignant soit un champignon souterrain comestible très prisé du genre Tuber, poussant à l'état sauvage notamment en Europe du Sud-Ouest, soit une confiserie au chocolat crémeuse.

A noun referring to either a highly prized edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber, growing naturally in southwestern Europe, or a creamy chocolate candy.

1. B2formalculinary

   A highly prized, edible fungus that grows underground, especially in southwestern Europe, often used in gourmet cooking.

   Truffe (champignon)

   • The chef shaved fresh truffle over the pasta.
   • Truffles are often hunted with specially trained dogs or pigs.
   • Black truffles from Périgord are considered a delicacy.

   Synonymesearthnut

2. Chocolate confectionA2informalculinary

   A rich, creamy chocolate candy, often made with a chocolate ganache center and coated in cocoa powder or chocolate.

   Truffe au chocolat

   • She bought a box of dark chocolate truffles for the party.
   • The bakery makes delicious rum-flavored truffles.
   • He gave her a single truffle wrapped in gold foil.