eggplant

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egg·plant | \ ˈeg-ˌplant

, ˈāg- \

Definition of eggplant

1a : a widely cultivated perennial Asian herb (Solanum melongena) of the nightshade family yielding edible fruit

b : the usually smooth ovoid typically blackish-purple or white fruit of the eggplant

2 : a dark grayish or blackish purple

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Recent Examples on the Web Add soy sauce-vinegar mixture and toss with eggplant and mushrooms to coat. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 17 Feb. 2022 In a medium bowl, toss the eggplant with the sugar, cocoa and half of the olive oil. — The View, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2022 The first important step is crucial - cut the eggplant into slices and put them under a thick layer of coarse salt for a couple of hours. — Benjamin Liong Setiawan, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021 The eggplant can be grilled and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. — Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2021 When all of the eggplant has been fried, carefully pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil into a heat-proof bowl and return the pan to medium-high heat. — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 July 2021 Our first eggplant became tempura, along with green beans and zucchini blossoms. — Washington Post, 30 July 2021 Don’t be afraid to get a good char on the eggplant. — BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2021 Return the eggplant and zucchini to the pan and bring to a boil. — BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2021 See More

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