truffle pig
Subterranean delicacy hunter
A truffle pig is a pig trained to sniff out truffles—prized underground fungi that grow near tree roots.
Pigs have a natural attraction to the scent, which resembles a boar pheromone.
Dogs have largely replaced pigs in truffle hunting because pigs tend to eat what they find.
Figuratively, a truffle pig is someone with a knack for unearthing hidden valuables: She's the truffle pig of the research team, always finding obscure sources.
- snoutBeast's protruding face
- scentAirborne odor detected
- black diamondExpert ski run marker
- detectorDevice that senses
- PérigordHistoric French region
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Trained fungus-hunting canine
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