Eggplant Definition

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

"Eggplant" in song lyrics

See how eggplant is used in real songs:

  • "how to cook eggplant"
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  • "grilling eggplant"
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  • "japenese eggplant"
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Usage tips for "eggplant"

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