truffle
1 synonym for truffle, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An edible fungus of the genus Tuber that grows underground, especially in parts of southern Europe.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use truffle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
black truffle
chocolate truffle
truffle oil
truffle pasta
The sweet sense is a shortening of chocolate truffle.
Etymology
English borrowed the word from French trufle, a variant of truffe. The French came from Old Occitan trufa, which came from Late Latin tufera and ultimately from Latin tūber, meaning truffle.
Full origin of truffle →Frequently asked questions
What is a truffle?
A truffle is an edible fungus of the genus Tuber, or a soft chocolate sweet shaped like a ball.
Where do truffles grow?
They grow underground, often near tree roots, and are best known from southern Europe.
How do you pronounce truffle?
It is usually said TRUF-ul.
