Allium cepa
Definition
Noun 1. The plant species commonly known as the onion: A bulbous herbaceous plant (Allium cepa) cultivated globally for its edible, rounded bulb which has a pungent taste and smell. The plant is characterized by hollow, tubular leaves.
Usage
- is the scientific, botanical name used for precise identification in biology, agriculture, and horticulture.
- In everyday language, this species is almost exclusively referred to as the onion.
- Example: "The farmer cultivated a field of ." (The farmer cultivated a field of onions.)
Advanced Usage
- Used in formal or scientific contexts to avoid ambiguity, as the common name "onion" can sometimes refer to related species.
- Example (Scientific context): "The study focused on the genetic diversity within cultivars."
Variants and Related Words
- Onion (n.): The common name for .
- Bulb (n.): The edible, storage part of the plant.
- Allium (n.): The genus to which belongs, also including garlic, leeks, and chives.
Synonyms
- Onion plant
- Common onion
Noun
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bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb
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