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Etymology

Whether all the information added in this edit is correct, I don't know. But the information in the present version is clearly incorrect. The English name "eggplant" is not derived from the French "aubergine". The plant seems to have been introduced to England from France, and was called "eggplant" because white or yellow cultivars produce fruits resembling eggs. When purple-fruited cultivars were introduced, the French "aubergine" seemed to be more appropriate; see the source given in the article, although this is only a website and not the best kind of source. Some of the edit needs to be retained. Peter coxhead (talk) 18:03, 6 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

This definition deriving aubergine seems reasonable: "fruit of the eggplant" (Solanum esculentum), diminutive of auberge "a kind of peach," variant of alberge, from Spanish alberchigo "apricot". The "melongena" explanation from earlier today seemed unconvincing. I would trust your edited version, Peter. Suggest going ahead. --Zefr (talk) 18:16, 6 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]
The Online Etymology Dictionary is being misread in the current text. It reads (in a more helpful layout): 'aubergine (n.) : "eggplant," 1794, from French aubergine, "fruit of the eggplant" ...' It's saying that the meaning of "aubergine" is "eggplant", and the word "aubergine" is derived from the French word aubergine, which is the fruit of the eggplant. It's not saying that the English word "eggplant" is derived from the French word aubergine. I'll correct this bit. Peter coxhead (talk) 19:09, 6 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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cute photo

The picture of the white eggplant in the carton looks like an egg wearing a little green hat. It's very whimsical.

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