Vocabulary Entry

truffle

|noun • verb

noun

A type of edible fungus that grows underground, often found in association with tree roots.

Example Sentences

"The chef used a truffle to enhance the flavor of the pasta dish."

"In France, truffles are highly prized and can be quite expensive."

"He went on a truffle hunt in the woods with his trained dog."

verb

Example Sentences

"They plan to truffle in the forest next weekend."

"The team has been truffling for weeks, hoping to find a rare black truffle."

"She learned how to truffle using a trained pig."