Definition

A type of vegetable that is usually purple and has a smooth, shiny skin. It is commonly used in cooking and can be prepared in various ways.

Example

I made a delicious eggplant parmesan for dinner last night.

Conversation

Have you ever tried cooking with eggplant?

Yeah, I made a delicious eggplant parmesan last week!

That sounds amazing! How did you prepare the eggplant?

I just sliced it, salted it to remove the bitterness, and then baked it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eggplant → The word 'eggplant' comes from the combination of 'egg' (from Old English 'æg', meaning the reproductive body of a bird) and 'plant' (from Latin 'planta', meaning a young shoot or sprout). The term refers to the plant that produces egg-shaped fruits, which are commonly known as eggplants.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'egg' shape of the fruit and how it grows from a 'plant' — that's why we call it eggplant.

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