noun
- Plural of melongene; eggplants, especially in Caribbean and tropical contexts.
Usage: Regional/dialectal term, primarily used in Caribbean English and some tropical regions; Often refers to the dark purple variety of eggplant
Examples
- The market vendor sold fresh melongenes at the weekend farmers' market.
- She prepared a traditional dish using melongenes from her garden.
- The recipe calls for two large melongenes, sliced and fried.
- In Caribbean cuisine, melongenes are a staple vegetable in many dishes.