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Allium cepa

[ ˈæljəm ˈsɛpə ]

Noun

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botany

Allium cepa, commonly known as onion, is a vegetable that is widely used in cooking for its pungent flavor. Onions are bulb-shaped vegetables with multiple layers and a papery skin. They come in various colors such as white, yellow, and red.

Synonyms

bulb onion, common onion, onion bulb.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Allium cepa	Used in scientific or botanical contexts to refer to the species of onion. The study focused on the genetic modification of Allium cepa. Allium cepa is commonly grown in many parts of the world.
onion bulb	Used more specifically in gardening or culinary contexts to describe the edible bulb part of the plant. Plant the onion bulbs in early spring for the best harvest. The onion bulb should be firm and free from blemishes.
bulb onion	Often used in gardening or culinary contexts to specify the typical form of onion with a bulb. For this recipe, you will need one large bulb onion. Farmers in this region typically grow bulb onions.
common onion	Used in everyday language to refer to the widely recognized onion, distinguishing it from other varieties or species. "What kind of onion should I use?" "Just a common onion will do." Common onions are a staple in most kitchens.

Examples of usage

Onions are often used as a base ingredient for soups and stews.
Sauteed onions add flavor to many dishes.
The sharp taste of raw onions can vary depending on the variety.

Translations

Translations of the word "Allium cepa" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cebola

🇮🇳 प्याज

🇩🇪 Zwiebel

🇮🇩 bawang merah

🇺🇦 цибуля

🇵🇱 cebula

🇯🇵 タマネギ

🇫🇷 oignon

🇪🇸 cebolla

🇹🇷 soğan

🇰🇷 양파

🇸🇦 بصل

🇨🇿 cibule

🇸🇰 cibuľa

🇨🇳 洋葱

🇸🇮 čebula

🇮🇸 laukur

🇰🇿 пияз

🇬🇪 ხახვი

🇦🇿 soğan

🇲🇽 cebolla

Etymology

The word 'onion' comes from the Latin word 'unio', meaning single or one. The name 'Allium cepa' is derived from the Latin word 'cepa', which means onion. Onions have been cultivated for thousands of years and have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes in various cultures around the world.