Brinjal (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Examples
- The farmer carefully plucked the ripe brinjal from the plant and added it to the basket.
- In many Asian cuisines, brinjal is a popular ingredient in stir-fries and curries.
- The brinjal plant grew rapidly in the warm weather, its purple flowers giving way to tender fruit.
- The recipe called for sliced brinjal to be layered with cheese and tomato sauce in a rich eggplant parmesan.
- At the market, the vendor arranged the brinjals in a colorful display, enticing customers to buy some.