Egg-shaped [[fruit]] having a glossy skin and white flesh. Usually has a purple skin, but also comes in other colors such as white and orange. Used as a [[vegetable]] in cooking, closely related to [[tomato|tomatoes]] and [[potato|potatoes]]. Also refers to the [[plant]], which is a hairy [[herb]] of the nightshade family. Also known as an "aubergine" in the UK and Ireland.


h4. See also

* [[Tag Group:Food Tags]]
* [[shouryouuma]]
* [[hatsuyume]]
茄子 ナス なす