wild onion

• اسم عام يطلق على أنواع مختلفة من النباتات البرية من جنس الثوم (Allium) التي تتميز ببصلة وأوراق عشبية ورائحة قوية تشبه رائحة الثوم أو البصل. غالبًا ما تُجمع وتُستخدم في الطهي.

A common name for various species of wild-growing plants in the Allium genus, characterized by a bulb, grass-like leaves, and a strong onion or garlic scent. They are often foraged and used in cooking.

1. Edible plantB1formal

   A common name for various species of wild-growing plants in the genus *Allium*, characterized by a bulb and onion-like flavor.

   البصل البري

   • Wild onions can be found in meadows and forests in early spring.
   • Foragers often mistake wild garlic for wild onion.
   • The leaves of the wild onion are hollow and tubular.

2. Foraged ingredientB1informal

   The bulb or leaves of a wild onion plant, used as a flavoring in cooking.

   بصل بري

   • She added chopped wild onion to the salad for a sharp taste.
   • Wild onion can be used as a substitute for regular onions in recipes.
   • The soup had a delicate flavor from the wild onion.