Aubergine (Noun)
Meaning 1
Egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for slicing the aubergine into thin rounds before brushing with olive oil and grilling.
- In many Mediterranean countries, aubergine is a staple ingredient in local cuisine.
- Aubergine has a meaty texture that makes it a great substitute for meat in vegetarian dishes.
- She added a diced aubergine to the pasta sauce for extra flavor and nutrition.
- At the farmer's market, he carefully selected a vibrant purple aubergine to use in his famous eggplant parmesan.
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Meaning 2
Hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.