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onion Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An edible bulb with a pungent taste and smell, composed of several concentric layers, widely used in cooking as a vegetable or flavoring.
Usage Example
"She carefully chopped a large white bulb to add to the savory stew."
Weak
bulb
• noun (Context 2)
The biennial plant of the amaryllis family that produces the onion bulb, featuring hollow, bluish-green cylindrical leaves.
Usage Example
"The farmer planted rows of onions in the fertile soil at the edge of the property."
Strong
allium
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Onion. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/onion