eggplant
noun
egg·plant
ˈeg-ˌplant 
ˈāg-
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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Tomatoes, eggplants, and cucurbits such as squash and melons, have deeper root systems and are best grown in beds that are at least 18 inches deep.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
If possible, select a location where tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, or potatoes have not been grown for the past three years.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Tomatoes, eggplants, and cucurbits such as squash and melons, have deeper root systems and are best grown in beds that are at least 18 inches deep.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025
If possible, select a location where tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, or potatoes have not been grown for the past three years.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
Zach Lippman View 1 Images Scientists have identified new gene modifications that can make tomatoes and eggplants grow bigger, which could help boost yields in developing countries.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eggplant
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“Eggplant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eggplant. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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eggplant
noun
egg·plant
-ˌplant
1
: a widely cultivated herb that is related to the potato and yields edible fruit
2
: the usually glossy blackish purple egg-shaped fruit of an eggplant
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