earth-ball
- noun
- /ˈɜrθ bɔl/
- UK
:
trufa
- The aroma of a fresh earth-ball can enhance the taste of pasta and risotto.
Examples
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Some chefs prefer to use earth-balls in gourmet dishes to achieve a rich, earthy flavor.
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Foragers in southwestern Europe often search for earth-balls in the forests during autumn.
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The earth-ball is a delicacy in many gourmet restaurants.
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Have you ever tasted an earth-ball before?
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Foragers in southwestern Europe often search for earth-balls in the forests during autumn.
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Some chefs prefer to use earth-balls in gourmet dishes to achieve a rich, earthy flavor.
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The aroma of a fresh earth-ball can enhance the taste of pasta and risotto.
Synonyms
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6.6
A rare underground mushroom with a strong smell used to flavor food
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9.9
A group of fungi that make truffles near tree roots
A rare underground fungus that chefs use in fancy cooking
A group of fungi that includes truffles used in cooking
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Etymology
The word earth-ball is a simple compound of earth 'ground' and ball 'round object'. It names a round fungus that grows under the ground and is dug up for cooking, so the name reminds you it is a ball from the earth.