Onion
Japanese Name:
玉ねぎ
Romaji Name:
tamanegi
Description
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Onion (tamanegi in Japanese) is a round vegetable with papery skin, usually brown, white, or red, and many layered leaves inside. It has a strong smell and flavor, which becomes sweet when cooked. Onions are widely used around the world in soups, salads, stir-fries, curries, and many other dishes. Cutting onions often makes people’s eyes water because of the natural chemicals they release.
History
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The word "onion" comes from the Latin word "unio," meaning "one" or "unity," because an onion grows as a single bulb. The word evolved through Old French as "oignon," eventually becoming "onion" in English.
Onions are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world. They have been grown for over 5,000 years. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans valued onions for both their flavor and their medicinal properties. In ancient Egypt, onions were even worshipped and placed in the tombs of pharaohs.
Onions spread across the world through trade and conquest, becoming a staple in many cuisines. Today, onions are used globally in soups, sauces, salads, and many other dishes.