No. 4,926 in Catalan
tòfona
Truffle.
In a sentence
He trobat una tòfona mentre passejava pel bosc.
I found a truffle while walking in the forest.
Here, 'tòfona' is used to refer to a type of fungi that grows underground and is highly valued in gastronomy.
Vam menjar pasta amb oli de tòfona per sopar.
We ate pasta with truffle oil for dinner.
In this sentence, 'tòfona' signifies the flavor derived from truffles, typically used in culinary contexts.
El seu nas és tan afinat que podríem dir que és com un caçador de tòfones.
His sense of smell is so sharp that we could say he is like a truffle hunter.
Here, 'tòfona' is metaphorical, referring to the activity of searching for truffles, often symbolizing keen senses or skill.
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