Bulb onion: meaning, definitions and examples

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bulb onion

 

[ หˆbสŒlb หˆสŒnjษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

A type of onion that is large, round, and typically has a mild, sweet flavor. It is commonly used in various dishes to add flavor and texture.

Synonyms

common onion, globe onion.

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Word Description / Examples
bulb onion

This term is often used in botanical or agricultural contexts to describe the onion as a plant with a bulbous root structure. It's formal and specific.

  • In the garden, we planted various vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, and bulb onions
common onion

This term is suitable when referring to onions in a general or everyday sense, especially in cooking or grocery shopping.

  • For this recipe, you'll need a common onion, some garlic, and olive oil
globe onion

This term is particularly relevant when discussing the shape of the onion. It emphasizes the round, globe-like form and is often used in gardening or food descriptions.

  • The dish was garnished with sliced globe onions and fresh herbs

Examples of usage

  • It is important to sautรฉ the bulb onion before adding other ingredients to the dish.
  • The recipe calls for finely diced bulb onion for added flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "bulb onion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cebola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwiebel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bawang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั†ะธะฑัƒะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cebula

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒžใƒใ‚ฎ (tamanegi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oignon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cebolla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘ํŒŒ (yangpa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cibule

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cibuฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด‹่‘ฑ (yรกngcลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤebula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ laukur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธัะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ˜ (khakhvi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cebolla

Etymology

The bulb onion, also known as a common onion or globe onion, has been cultivated for thousands of years and is believed to have originated in Asia. It has been a staple ingredient in cooking around the world due to its versatility and flavor. The bulb onion has been used in various cuisines for its ability to enhance the taste of dishes and provide nutritional benefits. Over time, different varieties of bulb onions have been developed to suit different culinary preferences.