Allium fistulosum
Allium fistulosum
Allium fistulosum (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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polski), commonly known as Welsh onion, is a perennial plant species in the Allium genus, which also includes garlic, onion, leek, and chive. The species is native to Asia but is now grown worldwide for its culinary uses.
Etymology
The name Allium fistulosum is derived from the Latin words allium meaning 'garlic' and fistulosum meaning 'hollow', referring to the plant's hollow leaves. The common name 'Welsh onion' does not refer to Wales, but is a corruption of the German word welsche meaning 'foreign'.
Description
Allium fistulosum is a bulbous plant with hollow, tube-like leaves, similar to those of the leek. The plant produces clusters of white flowers in the summer. Unlike many other members of the Allium genus, Allium fistulosum does not produce a large bulb.
Culinary uses
The leaves and bulbs of Allium fistulosum are used in a variety of dishes. They have a mild onion flavor and are often used in soups, salads, and stir-fries. In Japan, they are a common ingredient in miso soup.
Medicinal uses
In traditional Chinese medicine, Allium fistulosum is used to treat colds, flu, and other respiratory ailments. It is also believed to have diuretic and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivation
Allium fistulosum is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant can be propagated by seed or by dividing the bulbs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allium fistulosum
- Wikipedia's article - Allium fistulosum
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski