Allium cepa

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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
  1. bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb

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