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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAubergine
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aʊ̯bɛʁˈɡiːnə
"Ich habe frische Auberginen für das Abendessen gekauft."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A plant of the nightshade family, bearing edible fruit that is typically purple or white.
"I made a delicious ratatouille using fresh eggplant from the farmer's market." - 2
The edible fruit of the eggplant plant, often used in cooking.
"Grilled eggplant slices make a great addition to any summer barbecue."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'eggplant' originates from the 18th century, derived from the earlier term 'egg-plant' due to the shape and color of the fruit resembling eggs. The word has roots in the Latin 'melongena' and the Arabic 'al-bāḏinjān', reflecting its introduction to Europe through the Middle East.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Eggplant" is said worldwide
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Aubergine
Transliteration: obɛʁʒin
"J'ai préparé une ratatouille avec de l'aubergine fraîche."
Aubergine
Transliteration: aʊ̯bɛʁˈɡiːnə
"Ich habe frische Auberginen für das Abendessen gekauft."
Melanzana
Transliteration: melanˈtsaːna
"Ho cucinato una parmigiana di melanzane."
Berenjena
Transliteration: beɾenˈxena
"La berenjena es un ingrediente clave en la moussaka."
Berinjela
Transliteration: beɾĩˈʒɛlɐ
"A berinjela é deliciosa grelhada."
बैंगन
Transliteration: baingan
"बैंगन की सब्जी बहुत स्वादिष्ट होती है।"
茄子
Transliteration: qiézi
"我用新鲜的茄子做了一个美味的菜。"
가지
Transliteration: gaji
"가지는 여름에 맛있어요."
ナス
Transliteration: nasu
"ナスは焼くと美味しいです。"
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