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aubergine Synonyms
Another word for aubergine
Choosing another word for aubergine depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A plant of the nightshade family (Solanum melongena), bearing a fleshy, egg-shaped, typically dark purple fruit that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Usage Example
"She prepared a rich, comforting moussaka using layers of freshly roasted aubergines."
Strongest
eggplant
brinjal
• noun (Context 2)
A dark brownish-purple or blackish-purple color, resembling the skin of the aubergine fruit.
Usage Example
"The designer chose a deep plum for the velvet curtains in the study."
Strong
plum
Weak
purple
amethyst
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aubergine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aubergine