also: ふゆねぎ
noun
Welsh onion; Japanese bunching onion
Refers to the plant Allium fistulosum, commonly used in Japanese cuisine. The reading ふゆき is a specific term for this onion, while ふゆねぎ is a more descriptive compound meaning 'winter onion'.
See also: ネギ
冬葱は鍋料理に欠かせない食材です。
Welsh onions are an essential ingredient for hot pot dishes.
この冬葱は甘みが強くて美味しい。
These Welsh onions are sweet and delicious.
ネギ is the general term for green onion or scallion, while 冬葱 specifically refers to the Welsh onion variety.
Compound of 冬 (ふゆ, 'winter') and 葱 (き, 'onion'). The reading ふゆき is a specific term, while ふゆねぎ is a more transparent compound.