Onion

un′yun, n. the name given to a few species of genus Allium , esp. Allium cep a , an edible biennial bulbous root.— adj. On′ion-eyed ( Shak. ), having the eyes full of tears.— n. On′ion-skin , a very thin variety of paper.— adj. On′iony . [Fr. oignon —L. unio , -on is — unus , one.]