noun
- plural of aubergine; large purple vegetables that are eaten cooked
Usage: British English
Examples
- The recipe calls for two medium aubergines.
- She sliced the aubergines and grilled them with olive oil.
- Aubergines are popular in Mediterranean cooking.
- The garden produced beautiful purple aubergines this summer.
- He stuffed the aubergines with rice and herbs.
- Fresh aubergines should feel firm when you buy them.