truffle truffle /ˈtrʌfəl/

noun

1. Creamy chocolate candy  ( chocolate truffle , truffle )
   creamy chocolate candy
    The chocolate truffle was rich and decadent
   The chocolate truffle was rich and decadent
   
   
2. Edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber  ( earthnut , truffle )
   edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
    I shaved truffle over my pasta for a decadent and luxurious dinner
   I shaved truffle over my pasta for a decadent and luxurious dinner
   
   
3. Any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe  ( earth-ball , earthnut , truffle )
   any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe