truffle (n.)

  1. any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe

    [ Syn: earthnut , earth-ball ]

  2. edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber

    [ Syn: earthnut ]

  3. creamy chocolate candy

    [ Syn: chocolate truffle ]

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