allium cepa

noun

Meaning

The botanical name for the garden onion, a widely cultivated biennial plant grown for its edible, pungent bulb.

Examples

While most people call it an onion, the scientific name for the species is allium cepa.
Researchers studying allium cepa found that soil acidity significantly impacts the bulb's flavor profile.

Synonyms: onion, bulb, vegetable, cultivar

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allium cepa

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæliəm ˈsiːpə/

Definition

The botanical name for the garden onion, a widely cultivated biennial plant grown for its edible, pungent bulb.

Examples

While most people call it an onion, the scientific name for the species is allium cepa.
Researchers studying allium cepa found that soil acidity significantly impacts the bulb's flavor profile.
The classification of allium cepa includes various cultivars ranging from sweet yellow onions to sharp red ones.

Synonyms of allium cepa

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