aubergine meaning and definition

AUBERGINE noun

Definition of aubergine (noun)

1. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable
   • synonyms: brinjal, eggplant, eggplant bush, garden egg, mad apple, Solanum melongena
2. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow
   • synonyms: eggplant, mad apple