Eggplant
(noun)
A plant of the nightshade family, with a typically purplish-black, spongy fruit that is used as a vegetable in cooking.
Origin:
From the resemblance of the fruit to a large egg.
Examples:
- Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Italian dish.
- Grilled eggplant is a popular summer dish.
- Eggplant is a good source of fiber and antioxidants.
- Eggplant is used in many different types of cuisine such as Indian, Mediterranean and Chinese.
- The eggplant is also known as aubergine or brinjal.