Meaning of eggplant in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɛɡˌplænt/

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  1. Noun

    eggplant

    Definitions

    1. egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellow
  2. 2. hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable

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