also: つのなす
nipplefruit; apple of Sodom; titty fruit; cow's udder
A tropical plant (Solanum mammosum) known for its unusual, nipple-shaped fruit. The Japanese name literally means 'horned eggplant'. The fruit is inedible and often used ornamentally.
Nipplefruit is often grown as an ornamental plant.
The fruit of the nipplefruit has a distinctive shape.
Hiragana spelling, also used but less common than katakana for this word.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From 角 (つの, 'horn') + 茄子 (なす, 'eggplant'), referring to the horn-like protrusions on the fruit.