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noun
- A widely cultivated Asian herbaceous plant (Allium cepa) of the amaryllis family that has a pungent edible bulb and that is closely related to the garlic, chive, and leek
- Any of various usually ornamental alliums (such as Allium amplectens or A. caeruleum) related to the onion
noun
- A dome (as of a church) having the general shape of an onion
noun
- A ring of sliced onion coated with batter or crumbs and fried
noun
- A large flattened onion that has a mild flavor and yellow, white, or red skin
noun
- A young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads
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- A very small usually pickled onion used especially in appetizers and as a garnish
noun
- Squill
noun
- A large mild-flavored onion typically having yellow or white skin
noun
- Scallion
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- A Mediterranean bulbous herb (Drimia maritima synonym Urginea maritima) of the asparagus family
- Scilla
- a Mediterranean bulbous herb (Drimia maritima synonym Urginea maritima) of the asparagus family —called also sea onion
- the dried sliced bulb scales of a squill used especially formerly as an expectorant, cardiac stimulant, and diuretic
- red squill
This clue was used on April 2, 2025.
This clue has been used several times with the same answer. It also appeared on these dates:
February 20, 2025