on·ion
onion
- pronunciation:
- uhn
y
n
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a round, sharp-tasting bulb used extensively in cooking and as a flavoring.
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| definition 2: |
the plant that produces such bulbs, a member of the lily family.
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The word
onion comes from
unionem, a Latin word that means both "onion" and "a large pearl."