ClimateAugust 23, 2026

brinjal

BRIN-juhl

Definition

A vegetable, also known as eggplant, that is widely grown and used as a food crop in various cuisines, including those in India.

Etymology

The word originates from the Portuguese 'bringela', which was adapted from the Arabic 'al-badhinjan' and the earlier Persian 'badinjan', eventually entering English via colonial trade in India.

In the news

The article mentions brinjal as one of the seasonal vegetables being grown on Piyush Sharma's farm after he implemented permaculture principles to improve his land's productivity.

Assam’s Piyush Sharma is building a sustainable future through permaculture

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