The fruit represented by the 🍆 emoji is most commonly known as an aubergine or eggplant.
Aubergines are teardrop-shaped and usually have a glossy purple skin, although they can also come in other colors such as white, green, or even striped. The inside of an aubergine is spongy and creamy-white. They grow on bushes and are botanically classified as fruits, even though they are often treated as vegetables in culinary applications. You typically wouldn't eat them raw due to their taste and texture.
In some regions, particularly in North America, it is more commonly referred to as an "eggplant." In other parts of the world, particularly in Europe, "aubergine" is the more common term. Regardless of the name, it refers to the same fruit.
