onion
UK: ˈʌn.jən | US: ˈʌn.jən
n. a bulbous plant (Allium cepa) widely cultivated for its edible, pungent bulb
n. the bulb of this plant, used as a vegetable
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The word "onion" traces back to the Latin "unio" (meaning "onion" or "single pearl"), derived from "unus" (one), likely referencing the plant's single bulb structure. It entered Old French as "oignon," then Middle English as "union" or "onyon," eventually standardizing to "onion." The term reflects the vegetable's unified bulb shape, distinct from clustered varieties like garlic.
She chopped the onion finely for the soup.
The recipe calls for one red onion and two cloves of garlic.
His eyes watered while cutting the raw onion.
Onions are a staple ingredient in many cuisines worldwide.
The farmer harvested a crop of sweet onions this season.