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brinjal

DEFINITIONS OF: brinjal

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n hairy upright herb native to southeastern Asia but widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable

Synonyms:
Solanum melongena, aubergine, eggplant, eggplant bush, garden egg, mad apple
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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