Definitions

1. noun

a purple or greenish fruit of the eggplant plant, used in cooking

“She added sliced eggplant to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.”

2. noun

the eggplant plant itself, a type of flowering plant in the nightshade family

“The garden included several rows of eggplant, carefully tended by the gardener.”

3. verb

to subject to a process of cooking, often in a sauce or other liquid, especially in a way that preserves the texture and flavor

“The chef eggplanted the vegetables in a rich tomato sauce to serve with the pasta.”