eggplant

• Eiförmige, glänzende Beere mit dunkelvioletter (seltener weißer oder gelber) Schale, die als Gemüse in der Küche weit verbreitet ist. Auch die Pflanze, die diese Frucht trägt.

A noun referring to a glossy, egg-shaped vegetable with a dark purple (or occasionally white or yellow) skin, commonly used in cooking. It is also the name of the plant that produces this fruit.

1. Edible fruitA2formalculinary

   A glossy, egg-shaped fruit with a dark purple skin, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking.

   Aubergine

   • She grilled eggplant slices for the salad.
   • Eggplant parmesan is a classic Italian dish.
   • The curry was made with fresh eggplant and spices.

   Synonymeauberginebrinjal

2. Plant speciesB2formalscientific

   A hairy upright plant native to Southeast Asia, widely cultivated for its large, glossy, edible fruit.

   Aubergine

   • The eggplant plant thrives in warm climates.
   • Farmers harvest eggplants when the skin is shiny and firm.
   • This variety of eggplant produces white fruit.

   Synonymeauberginebrinjal