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I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like eggplant parmesan. Isn't that awful? I'm also sick of portobello mushrooms. People are like, 'A vegetarian's coming to dinner,' so they serve those.
Candy Crowley

Meaning of "eggplant" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EGGPLANT

eggplant  [ˈɛɡˌplɑːnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EGGPLANT

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adjective
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Eggplant is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES EGGPLANT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

eggplant

Eggplant

Eggplant is a species of nightshade commonly known in British English as aubergine and also known as melongene, garden egg, or guinea squash. It is known in South Asia, Southeast Asia and South Africa as brinjal. It bears a fruit of the same name that is widely used in cooking, most notably as an important ingredient in dishes such as moussaka and ratatouille. As a member of the genus Solanum, it is related to both the tomato and the potato. It was originally domesticated in India and Bangladesh from the wild nightshade, the thorn or bitter apple, S. incanum.

Definition of eggplant in the English dictionary

The definition of eggplant in the dictionary is a tropical Old World solanaceous plant, Solanum melongena, widely cultivated for its egg-shaped typically dark purple fruit. Other definition of eggplant is the fruit of this plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EGGPLANT


aren´t
ɑːnt
ashplant
ˈæʃˌplɑːnt
aslant
əˈslɑːnt
can´t
kɑːnt
explant
ɛksˈplɑːnt
galant
ɡəˈlɑːnt
grant
ɡrɑːnt
homotransplant
ˌhɒməʊˈtrænsˌplɑːnt
implant
ɪmˈplɑːnt
leadplant
ˈledˌplɑːnt
mossplant
ˈmɒsˌplɑːnt
multiplant
ˈmʌltɪˌplɑːnt
plant
plɑːnt
replant
riːˈplɑːnt
slant
slɑːnt
supplant
səˈplɑːnt
tea-plant
ˈtiːˌplɑːnt
transplant
trænsˈplɑːnt
waxplant
ˈwæksˌplɑːnt
xenotransplant
ˈzɛnəʊˌtrænsˌplɑːnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EGGPLANT

eggbeater
eggcorn
egger
eggery
eggfruit
egghead
eggheadedness
eggler
eggless
eggmass
eggnog
eggs Benedict
eggshell
eggshell china
eggshell paint
eggshell porcelain
eggshell white
eggwash
eggwhisk
eggy

WORDS THAT END LIKE EGGPLANT

air plant
assembly plant
bone marrow transplant
bottling plant
chemical plant
face-plant
gas plant
hair transplant
heating plant
house plant
kidney transplant
manufacturing plant
nuclear plant
nuclear power plant
pilot plant
pitcher plant
pot plant
power plant
processing plant
repellant
sensitive plant

Synonyms and antonyms of eggplant in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «eggplant» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EGGPLANT

Find out the translation of eggplant to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of eggplant from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «eggplant» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

茄子
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Berenjena
570 millions of speakers

English

eggplant
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैंगन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الباذنجان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

баклажан
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

berinjela
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বেগুন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aubergine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

terung
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aubergine
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

茄子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

terong
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cà tím
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கத்திரிக்காய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वांगं
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

patlıcan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

melanzana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bakłażan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

баклажан
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vinete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μελιτζάνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eiervrug
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aubergine
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aubergine
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of eggplant

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EGGPLANT»

The term «eggplant» is quite widely used and occupies the 24.331 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EGGPLANT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «eggplant» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «eggplant» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about eggplant

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5 QUOTES WITH «EGGPLANT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word eggplant.
1
Cara Buono
I make the best eggplant parmigiana. Except maybe my mother. The way she makes it is delicious. If I told you how, I'd have to kill you.
2
Candy Crowley
I'm a vegetarian who doesn't like eggplant parmesan. Isn't that awful? I'm also sick of portobello mushrooms. People are like, 'A vegetarian's coming to dinner,' so they serve those.
3
Carmen Ejogo
I make a really delicious eggplant and squash curry that's inspired by Vij of Vij's Restaurant, a great chef and restaurateur in Vancouver. I like to cook that dish because it's really simple, but the flavor is so pungent and intense that I feel like I'm a real chef whenever I create it.
4
Ron Finley
People in my neighborhood are so disconnected from the fresh food supply that kids don't know an eggplant from a sweet potato. We have to show them how to get grounded in the truest sense of the word.
5
Ursula K. Le Guin
I doubt that the imagination can be suppressed. If you truly eradicated it in a child, he would grow up to be an eggplant.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EGGPLANT»

Discover the use of eggplant in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to eggplant and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of ...
Presents a collection of essays on cooking and eating for one by twenty-six top writers and foodies, including Ann Patchett, Marcella Hazan, Haruki Murakami, Courtney Eldridge, and Nora Ephron.
Jenni Ferrari-Adler, 2007
2
The Telltale Eggplant
Let's visit the mouse colonies of the field as they prepare for their Halloween extravaganza.
C. Loup, 1969
3
The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Insect and ...
Eggplant. Solatium. melongenawr. esculentum. (Solanaceae). Eggplants are tender perennials that are grown as annuals in temperate regions for the firm- fleshed fruit. Fruit shapes range from long and thin to short and blocky and may be ...
Barbara W. Ellis, Fern Marshall Bradley, Helen Atthowe, 1996
4
Prescription for Dietary Wellness
Eggplant Eggplant can enhance immunity, help to lower cholesterol, and fight heart disease. It boosts tumor-fighting activity and inhibits the production of cancer-causing nitrosamines. Eggplant is diuretic and antibacterial, and may counteract ...
Phyllis A. Balch, 2003
5
Wolfgang Puck Makes It Easy: Delicious Recipes for Your Home ...
ƒ MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS Wolfgang's EASY TIPS ➤ The eggplant slices can be grilled and the panini “sandwiches” can be assembled ahead. ➤ Look for eggplant that is shiny and firm. ➤ A ruler will help you cut even slices. ➤ If you don't ...
Wolfgang Puck, 2004
6
Food in China: A Cultural and Historical Inquiry
They have not, however, become part of ordinary cookery (E. N. Anderson, 1988: 131-32), and for this reason we will not consider them further. EGGPLANT Eggplant (Solatium melongena; ch'ieh) was domesticated in India or Southeast Asia.
Frederick J. Simoons, 1990
7
Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine: The Fabulous Flavors & ...
... heat and serve hot. 'You can substitute white or Italian eggplant or use regular eggplant, peeled and salted to remove bitter juices; see below. CHINESE EGGPLANT BRAISED VEGETABLES WITH DRIED SCALLOPS SERVES 6 TO 8 THIS ...
Susanna Foo, 2002
8
The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink
Eggplant, Solanum melongena, lays claim to all of the above and much more. Although most often considered a vegetable, eggplant is actually a fruit. Technically it is a berry and a member of the nightshade family. It is possibly this botanical ...
Andrew F. Smith, 2007
9
The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: The Most Complete Guide to ...
Eggplant Eggplant, known as "elabatu," is called "God's ovaries" by Yogi Bhajan. It is sweet, astringent and pungent. Khalsa learned about eggplant for women from Yogi Bhajan. It's a warming circulation enhancer, excellent for physiologically ...
Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa, Michael Tierra, 2008
10
Mediterranean Vegetables: A Cook's ABC of Vegetables and ...
In Turkey the plant is used by apiarists to make a uniquely flavored honey. EGGPLANT Solatium melongena L. (Solanaceae) Also called aubergine; ARABIC: badbinjan, kabkam, anab (colloquial), bisal, qabqab, magbad; FRENCH: aubergine; ...
Clifford A. Wright, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EGGPLANT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term eggplant is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Spicy Basil Eggplant
Stir in the eggplant and add the water. Cover, and cook until the eggplant is done, about 5 to 7 minutes - you can tell it is cooked if it has turned ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
2
BLT with Eggplant Jo-Jo's | Moms
Slice the eggplant crosswise into 1/2- to 1-inch round slices. At this point, I cut the slices in half, but you could leave them as whole circles, too. «NRToday.com, Jul 15»
3
How To Get Around Instagram's Eggplant Emoji Ban
The message was clear: The kind of smut-ridden posts that the eggplant emoji usually accompanies have no place in the Instagram community, ... «Refinery29, Jul 15»
4
RECIPE: Charred Eggplant on the grill
Chef Zack Sklar cooked us up some Charred Eggplant this morning at Broadcast House. Check out the recipe below: Name: Beau's Charred ... «WXYZ, Jul 15»
5
FINCH: Peppers, okra, eggplant still good to go
Harvest the last of your tomatoes early in the month and pull the plants. Plants for a fall crop can be planted at the end of the month. «Herald Zeitung, Jul 15»
6
Char-Grilled Garlicky Eggplant Dip
You also can make great appetizers on the grill. I'm partial to the smoky flavor of this charred eggplant and garlic dip. You stick the eggplant on ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»
7
"In search of the perfect Asian eggplant variety, production system"
Michael Brownbridge shows several ethnic varieties from the high wire Asian eggplant production trials at Vineland's research greenhouse. «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»
8
Eat This: Café Istanbul's Joyous Combo of Grilled Lamb, Eggplant
First my grandmother roasted an eggplant until it was charred and smoky; then she puréed it with milk and creamy local cheeses. This formed a ... «Dallas Observer, Jul 15»
9
Grilled eggplant dates back to the Middle Ages
The history of the eggplant dates back to the Middle Ages. With it's distinctive taste, eggplant is also very versatile in its ability to be fried or ... «Daily Democrat, Jun 15»
10
Moroccan herb sauce charmoula gives eggplant a kick
I tasted charmoula (also spelled chermoula) for the first time when noted Moroccan food expert Paula Wolfert came to teach at my cooking ... «Miami Herald, Jun 15»

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