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noun egg·plant \ ˈeg-ˌplant , ˈāg- \

Definition of eggplant

1 a :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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Remember the cute eggplant that decorated the front of the Tourism Welcome Center last summer?

— Howard County Times, "ARTsites returns with new outdoor sculptures [Mostly Main Street]," 25 Aug. 2017
The eggplant is taking a while, and lavender doesn’t grow very well on this island.

— rebecca ramsey, The Cut, "The 43-Day Fashion Shoot," 20 Aug. 2017
Peppers and eggplants should be given this early start too.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Gardening is different in Florida," 17 Aug. 2017
Whisk together the vinegar, oil, tomato paste, honey, salt and pepper in a liquid measuring cup. Combine the eggplant, tomatoes, onion, celery, raisins, capers and olives in the slow cooker.

— ellie krieger, charlotteobserver, "You’ll want to put this Sicilian vegetable salad on everything," 15 Aug. 2017
The charred eggplant enchiladas are crafted from heirloom-corn tortillas.

— garrett snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "The Los Angeles Magazine Hot Restaurant List for July 2017," 18 July 2017
Despite the sweltering, arid climate, farmers have found ways to grow organic produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant and champignon mushrooms inside greenhouses.

— Bloomberg.com, "Tiny Qatar Is Living Large Despite Monthlong Arab Siege," 12 July 2017
Summer is not a good time to be fruiting most squash, eggplants, tomatoes and many types of peppers.

— tom maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Bring peace lilies back with a little trimming," 8 July 2017
Main courses include black grouper with curry leaves, fava beans and baby eggplant, and a ribeye served with smoked shiitake mushrooms and pickled mustard gnocchi.

— bob carlton, AL.com, "Italian restaurant opening in Birmingham's Pizitz Food Hall," 7 July 2017

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noun egg·plant \ ˈeg-ˌplant , ˈāg- \

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:an oval vegetable with a usually glossy purplish skin and white flesh

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