A2 — Elementarynoun
cipolla
onion
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
scalogno (shallot)porro (leek)aglio (garlic — related)
Usage note
'Scalogno' is a shallot. 'Porro' is a leek. 'Cipolla di Tropea' is a famous sweet red onion from Calabria. 'Fare la cipolla' means to peel back layers (figurative).
Example
"Tagliare le cipolle fa lacrimare gli occhi."
"Cutting onions makes your eyes water."
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