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La melanzana
A feminine noun. The name is said to derive from 'mela insana' (unhealthy apple) because it cannot be eaten raw.
Examples in context
La melanzana fritta è molto saporita.
The fried eggplant is very tasty.
Cucino la melanzana per la pasta alla norma.
I cook the eggplant for pasta alla norma.
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