onion
Pronunciation: [ˈʌn.jən]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) a round vegetable that has a strong smell and taste. Onions can be white, yellow, or red, and they are often used in cooking to add flavor.
Example
I chopped an onion to put in the salad, and it made it taste delicious.
Example
I don’t like the taste of raw onion, so I left it out of my sandwich.
Example
Can you tell me how to chop an onion without crying?
Context: "botany"
(noun) a type of plant that grows underground and has a bulb that can be eaten. Onions belong to the lily family and are known for their layers.
Example
The onion in the garden started to sprout green leaves.
Example
The onion bulbs didn’t grow well because they were planted too deep.
Example
What part of the onion plant do we eat?
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