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Term: Flowering Onion

Description:

A flowering onion refers to a type of onion that is specifically grown for its ornamental value. These onions produce large, spherical flower heads that resemble colorful blooms, making them a popular choice for gardeners and flower enthusiasts.

Senses:

1. Noun (Botany): Refers to the plant itself with a large, spherical, and showy flower head.

2. Noun (Culinary): Refers to a seasoned and deep-fried appetizer made from a whole, vertically sliced onion, creating a flower-like appearance.

Usage:

Gardening: Flowering onions are a stunning addition to any garden, adding vibrant bursts of color and texture. They thrive in well-drained soil and require full sun exposure.

Cooking: The flowering onion is a popular appetizer often served in restaurants and at parties. Its crispy and golden-brown petals are delicious when dipped in sauces such as ranch or spicy ketchup.

Sample Sentences:

1. Botany: The flowering onion in my garden bloomed with a magnificent display of purple flowers.

2. Culinary: I ordered a plate of crispy flowering onions as an appetizer at the restaurant.

Related Products:

To explore flowering onions for your garden:

• Flowering Onion Seeds
• Flowering Onion Plants
• Flowering Onion Bulbs

To try making flowering onion appetizers at home:

• Flowering Onion Cutter
• Flowering Onion Batter Mix