aubergine
/ˈoʊbərʒiːn/
noun
- A vegetable with shiny, dark purple skin and white flesh, also called eggplant.
- She sliced the aubergine and grilled it for the salad.
- The farmer's market had fresh aubergines from the local farm.
- Aubergine is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.
- A dark purple color, like the skin of the vegetable.
- He wore an aubergine sweater that matched his eyes.
- The evening sky turned a rich aubergine as the sun set.
- She painted her bedroom walls a deep aubergine.
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