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Meanings of earth-ball in English

Portuguese
trufa
Catalan
tòfona

Any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe.

        trufa
        Synonyms
        Examples for "truffle"
        Examples for "truffle"
        1
        At another point, he goes truffle-hunting with some secretive experts in Italy.
        The Daily Telegraph
        2
        The golden cheese truffle became a victim of its own spectacular title.
        The South African
        3
        We have only to ascertain if the truffle be indigestible or not.
        The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy
        4
        Kathryn Ryan talks to organiser and North Canterbury truffle grower Gareth Renowden.
        Radio NZ
        5
        The Green Hen will offer a rabbit, truffle sponge and parsnip dish.
        The Irish Times
        1
        This plant is rich in names, being known locally as "ground pea," "goober," "earthnut," and "pindar," as well as generally by the name of "peanut."
        Agriculture for Beginners / Revised Edition
        Usage of earth-ball in English
        1
        We found heaps of earth-balls in their huts, piled up in pyramids three or four feet high.
        Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of Amer...
        Translations for earth-ball
        Portuguese
        trufa
        Catalan
        tòfona