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What is another word for truffles?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈʌfə͡lz] (IPA)

Truffles are a delicacy adored by food lovers all over the world. Their unique flavor and aroma make them highly sought-after ingredients in gourmet cooking. Often referred to as "diamonds of the kitchen," truffles are pungent and earthy in taste, adding that special touch to any dish they are a part of. However, if you want to expand your culinary vocabulary, there are several synonyms you could use instead of the term "truffles." These include tubers, fungi, mushrooms, and edible underground bulbs. Each of these words carries a unique connotation, but they are all excellent alternatives for referring to truffles in your writing or conversations.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Truffles

In that place he could not order champagne and truffles, to be sure; that would have been a waste of time; but Cherami found a way, none the less, to make a sensation: shouting louder than anybody else, bewildering everybody with his chatter, and always having some marvellous adventure to relate, of which he was the hero, and in which he had performed wonderful exploits.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
And well supplied with truffles.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
That is why my truffles have that peculiar flavor you spoke of, Mr. Portman, when you last dined at my house.
"Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero"
F. Hopkinson Smith

Famous quotes with Truffles

  • You gotta have swine to show you where the truffles are.
    Edward Albee
  • If I can't have too many truffles, I'll do without truffles.
    Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
  • The only way the French are going in is if we tell them we found truffles in Iraq.
    Dennis Miller
  • Know why certain foods, such as truffles, are expensive. It's not because they taste best.
    Marilyn vos Savant
  • You gotta have a swine to show you where the truffles are.
    Edward Albee

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