aubergine

• Plante originaire d'Asie du Sud-Est, cultivée pour ses gros fruits lisses et brillants, généralement de couleur violette foncée, utilisés comme légume en cuisine.

A noun referring to a plant native to southeastern Asia, cultivated for its large, glossy, egg-shaped fruit that is typically dark purple and used as a vegetable in cooking.

1. PlantA2formalbritishculinary

   A hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable.

   Aubergine (plante)

   • The aubergine plant thrives in warm climates.
   • Farmers in the region grow aubergine for local markets.
   • The leaves of the aubergine plant are large and fuzzy.

   Synonymesbrinjaleggplantgarden egg

2. Fruit/VegetableA2formalbritishculinary

   An egg-shaped vegetable with a shiny skin, typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow.

   Aubergine (fruit/légume)

   • She sliced the aubergine for the moussaka.
   • Grilled aubergine is a popular side dish.
   • The recipe calls for one large aubergine, diced.

   Synonymesbrinjaleggplant