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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 Rubber plants stand out with attractive colored foliage splashed in shades of rose, cream and green or captivating hues of burgundy, aubergine or midnight.—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aubergine
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Etymology
French, from Catalan albergínia, from Arabic al-bādhinjān the eggplant, ultimately from Middle Indo-Aryan *vātiñjaṇa-, vātiṅgaṇa-