The
tomato (see pronunciation) is the edible, often red
berry-type
fruit of the
nightshade Solanum lycopersicum, commonly known as a
tomato plant. The tomato is consumed in diverse ways, including raw, as an ingredient in many dishes, sauces,
salads, and drinks. The English word tomato comes from the Spanish word, tomate, derived from the
Nahuatl (Aztec language) word
tomatl. It first appeared in print in 1595.