black truffle

Questions

What does black truffle mean?

A species of truffle, Tuber melanosporum, darker than the white truffle, most commonly from France but also found in other parts of Europe, that is prized as a culinary ingredient.

Where does black truffle come from?

From black + truffle, from being a truffle with a darkish appearance, darker than white truffles.

How to pronounce black truffle

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