truffle — A strong-smelling fungus that grows underground near tree roots, highly prized as a gourmet delicacy in cooking.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A strong-smelling fungus that grows underground near tree roots, highly prized as a gourmet delicacy in cooking.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrʌfəl/
Example Sentences
- One small truffle can cost more than an entire month's grocery bill.
- My dog tried to dig up a truffle in the backyard, thinking it was a buried bone.
- The restaurant shaved fresh truffle over the eggs right at our table.
truffle
NOUN[/ˈtrʌfəl/]
A strong-smelling fungus that grows underground near tree roots, highly prized as a gourmet delicacy in cooking.
A trained pig sniffs out a rare truffle beneath the oak roots.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French truffe, which originated from Latin tuber meaning 'lump' or 'swelling'. The term originally referred to the underground fungus for its characteristically round, bumpy appearance, and was later applied to the similarly shaped chocolate confection.
Breakdown
Latin tuber (lump, swelling) → French truffe → English truffle. The root tuber referenced the fungus's rounded, knobbly form beneath the soil.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“One small truffle can cost more than an entire month's grocery bill.”
“My dog tried to dig up a truffle in the backyard, thinking it was a buried bone.”
“The restaurant shaved fresh truffle over the eggs right at our table.”
“He joked that finding a good truffle is harder than finding true love.”
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