1. a large purple vegetable with smooth skin, used in cooking
Usage: British English
2. a dark purple color

Examples

• She sliced the aubergine and grilled it with olive oil.
• The recipe calls for two medium aubergines.
• Aubergine is a key ingredient in ratatouille.
• He planted aubergines in his vegetable garden.
• The dress was a beautiful shade of aubergine.
• Aubergine walls would look elegant in the dining room.