eggplant

/ˈɛɡˌplænt/
noun
  1. A large, usually purple vegetable with a shiny skin and soft white flesh, used in cooking.
    • Eggplant parmesan is one of my favorite Italian dishes.
    • She bought a fresh eggplant at the farmers' market.
    • I sliced the eggplant and grilled it for the salad.
  2. A dark purple color, like the skin of an eggplant.
    • She painted her bedroom a deep eggplant shade.
    • The dress came in eggplant, navy, and black.
    • He chose an eggplant-colored tie for the wedding.
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