オーバジーン

noun

aubergine; eggplant

Refers to the vegetable; a loanword from French, used especially in culinary or stylish contexts. The native Japanese word is 茄子 (なす).

See also: 茄子

• 今こん夜やのディナーにはオーバジーンのグリルが出でた。

  Grilled aubergine was served at dinner tonight.

noun

dark purple; aubergine color

Describes the deep purple color of an aubergine; often used in fashion or design.

• 彼かの女じょはオーバジーンのドレスを着きていた。

  She was wearing an aubergine-colored dress.