truffle

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

abbreviation alt-of ellipsis

Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

Japanese Meaning

Tuber 属に分類される、地中で育つ高級食用キノコ。

At the farmers' market, we found a rare black truffle that perfumed the entire stall.

ファーマーズマーケットで、店全体に香りを広げる珍しい黒トリュフを見つけた。

Sense（1）

Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.

Sense（2）

(by analogy) Ellipsis of chocolate truffle (“creamy chocolate confection, in the form of a ball, covered with cocoa powder”).

truffles

（ plural ）