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The Princess of Wales re-wore her 2019 Gucci two-tone gown in shades of raspberry and aubergine, accessorizing with Greville chandelier earrings and carrying a burgundy Prada clutch.—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026 From asparagus to aubergines, all vegetables served in the restaurants are grown onsite in greenhouses and organic gardens, using only chemical-free fertilizers.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026 Heat 2-3 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then fry the aubergine until charred and cooked through.—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Jan. 2026 These include deep, deep aubergines, inky indigos, and greens which give a bedroom a relaxing sense of depth and serenity.
4.—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aubergine
Word History
Etymology
French, from Catalan albergínia, from Arabic al-bādhinjān the eggplant, ultimately from Middle Indo-Aryan *vātiñjaṇa-, vātiṅgaṇa-