Is eggplant a fruit or vegetable?

Here's why:

* Fruits develop from the flower of a plant and contain seeds. Eggplants fit this description.

* Vegetables are typically the roots, stems, or leaves of a plant. Eggplants don't fall into these categories.

However, in everyday language, we often use the term "vegetable" to describe any savory plant part that's cooked and eaten. So, while botanically a fruit, in culinary terms, eggplant is often treated as a vegetable.