aubergine
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (2)
- hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetableSynonyms: eggplantbrinjaleggplant bushgarden eggmad appleSolanum melongena
- egg-shaped vegetable having a shiny skin typically dark purple but occasionally white or yellowSynonyms: eggplantmad apple
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aubergine
<jargon> A secret term used to refer to computers in the presence of computerphobic third parties.
(1995-01-24)