1
a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
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At Ocala’s Chocolate and Confections, the display cases of handmade gourmet treats like truffles, fudge, and seasonal candies tempt customers.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Keeping to the seasonal tenor, there was warm shrimp salad with slices of black truffle and an unusual dressing of Prosececo wine with avocado and tomato.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The food menu includes the Waldorf Salad, a seafood tower, and a lobster roll with truffles.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
Via Vite The Mother's Day brunch buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berry compote, crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue and black truffle, and Italian sausage and bean ragout.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Keeping to the seasonal tenor, there was warm shrimp salad with slices of black truffle and an unusual dressing of Prosececo wine with avocado and tomato.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The food menu includes the Waldorf Salad, a seafood tower, and a lobster roll with truffles.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 18 July 2025
Via Vite The Mother's Day brunch buffet at Via Vite includes a mix of breakfast offerings and classic Italian dishes, such as scrambled eggs, French toast with berry compote, crispy gnocchi with four cheese fondue and black truffle, and Italian sausage and bean ragout.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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