Truffle is a noun with two main meanings: a rich chocolate candy and a rare ediblesafe and suitable to eat fungusa plantlike organism such as mushrooms and molds that grows undergroundbelow the surface of the ground. The chocolate sense is the more common everyday meaning in general conversation.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈtrʌfəl/
Easy pronunciation: TRUF-uhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
This is the candy sense, not the fungus.
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Truffle Meaning
a small piece of rich chocolate candy, often soft inside
Part of speech: noun
Definition: creamy chocolate candy
Example: She bought a box of truffles for dessert.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- chocolate truffle — This is the direct synonym for the candy sense.
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Other Meanings of Truffle
Meaning 2
a rare underground fungus eaten as a delicacy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
Example: The chef shaved fresh truffle over the pasta.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- earthnut — A dictionary synonym for the fungus sense, though it is less common in modern usage.
- earth-ball — Listed as a synonym in the source data, but this term is less standard and can be confusing.
Meaning 3
one of several prized underground fungi, usually found in parts of Europe
Part of speech: noun
Definition: any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
Example: Black truffles are harvested with trained dogs.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- earthnut — Works as a synonym for the broader fungus sense.
- earth-ball — Possible synonym in the source data, but it is not the most natural modern substitute.
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Truffle Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- chocolate truffle
the edible underground fungus sense
- earthnut
- earth-ball
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the chocolate candy truffle with the edible fungus truffle.
- Do not use fungus-related synonyms for the candy sense.
- Do not assume the fungus sense always means the same thing as a mushroom.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does truffle mean?
Truffle can mean a creamy chocolate candy or a rare edible fungus that grows underground. The chocolate candy sense is the most common everyday meaning.
What are truffle synonyms?
For the candy sense, a good synonym is chocolate truffle. For the fungus sense, the source data lists earthnut and earth-ball.
Is truffle a type of mushroom?
Not exactly. A truffle is a type of fungus that grows underground, but it is not the same as an ordinary mushroom.
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