Garden Egg (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 garden egg plant has become a common sight in many Nigerian gardens and farms due to its popularity and versatility.
- It's often difficult to distinguish whether the garden egg is a fruit or a vegetable, but that hasn't stopped people from using it as a key ingredient in their meals.
- To make this delicious garden egg stew, you'll need a few garden eggs sliced into thin rings, some oil, and your preferred spices.
- In some cultures, people roast or boil garden eggs as a side dish and then season them lightly with salt.
- At the local market, we found an assortment of garden eggs arranged artfully by color, ranging from deep purple to creamy white.