Onion

usgb/ˈʌnjən/
noun

A round vegetable that has many layers and a strong smell and taste.

She chopped an onion for the salad.
Visual representation of "onion" - A round vegetable that has many layers and a strong smell and taste

Often appears as...

  • chopped onion
  • red onion
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Culinary Staple

Onions are foundational in cooking, often starting many recipes.

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First, sauté the onions until they're translucent.
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Flavor Enhancement

Onions add depth to dishes and are used raw or cooked.

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The soup tasted better after adding some onion.
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Emotional Response

Cutting onions can cause tears due to released chemicals.

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She was crying while cutting the onion.
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