Ciboules

/sɪˈbuːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of ciboule; varieties of green onions or bulbing onion relatives.

Etymology

Plural form of 'ciboule,' following French pluralization. Derived from Latin 'cepa' (onion) through Romance language evolution.

Kelly Says

In French cuisine, ciboulettes (the diminutive form) are staples, and the ciboules are their slightly larger cousins—showing how European cooking preserved different onion varieties and gave them different names.

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