brinjal

/ ˈbrɪndʒəl /

noun

1. (in India and Africa) another name for aubergine

Word History and Origins

Origin of brinjal¹

C17: from Portuguese berinjela , from Arabic; see aubergine

Example Sentences

There are few fish and Debabrata now makes a living growing tomatoes and brinjal.

From BBC

Eggplantor brinjal pickle is one classic variety that makes a great side or condiment for hearty dishes like lamb, or it can play more of a starring role topping rice and yogurt for a quick meal.

From Salon

And homes magazines are touting Farrow & Ball’s eggplant Brinjal, Behr’s Havana Coffee and Dunn-Edwards’ Mackintosh Midnight  as moody must-haves.Look for drama in other wallcoverings too, where artistry is flourishing.

From Washington Times

In 2010, the environment ministry put on hold the commercial planting of GM brinjal, an eggplant variety, equipped with a bacterial gene that thwarts insect pests.

From Science Magazine

Like honestly egg plant/Brinjal is the most hated vegetable.

From US News