wild onion

• Nom général désignant diverses espèces de plantes sauvages du genre Allium, caractérisées par un bulbe, des feuilles herbacées et une forte odeur d'oignon ou d'ail. Elles sont souvent cueillies et utilisées en cuisine.

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.

   oignon sauvage

   • 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.

   oignon sauvage

   • 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.