eggplant
Translation
aubergine
Examples
I like grilled eggplant.
I like grilled aubergine.
We need one eggplant for the recipe.
We need one aubergine for the recipe.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a purple, egg-shaped vegetable I bought an aubergine at the market.
Similar Words
aubergine (British English)
Etymology
From 'egg' and 'plant'. Some early varieties were white and shaped like eggs.
Memory Tips
Picture a plant that grows eggs to remember the name.