Otherwise known as an eggplant.
Aubergine
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Aubergine, that is."
"I've never seen such a Aubergine in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for eggplant, from French 'aubergine'. American 'eggplant' describes white varieties resembling eggs. British culinary terms often French-derived (legacy of Norman Conquest and French cuisine prestige). The vegetable entered British cuisine via Mediterranean immigration.
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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