truffle
Translation
truffle
Examples
They use dogs to find truffles.
They use dogs to find truffles.
She bought a box of chocolate truffles.
She bought a box of chocolate truffles.
Grammar Patterns
a truffle ((countable noun)) a type of fungus that grows underground We shaved some truffle over the pasta.
a truffle ((countable noun)) a type of soft chocolate sweet I'll have a chocolate truffle for dessert.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (fungus) mushroom; (chocolate) praline, bonbon
Etymology
From Latin 'tuber', meaning 'lump, swelling', due to its irregular shape.
Memory Tips
Imagine a pig causing 'trouble' while 'shuffling' for a truffle. The chocolate is named after the fungus because it looks similar.