Meaning of onion in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈənjən/

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  1. Noun

    onion

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French oignon, based on Latin unio(n-), denoting a kind of onion

    Definitions

    1. edible bulb of an onion plant
  2. 2. bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb
  3. 3. an aromatic flavorful bulb

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