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eggplant vs aubergine

A glossy purple vegetable used in dishes like ratatouille and moussaka.

American
eggplant

“The recipe calls for two medium eggplants, sliced thin.”

British
aubergine

“The recipe calls for two medium aubergines, sliced thin.”

Good to know

Americans say "eggplant" (from older white, egg-shaped varieties), while Britons use the French-derived "aubergine." The British term is also standard across much of Europe.

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