MediumFood Riddle
I come out of the earth, I am sold in the market. He who buys me cuts my tail, takes off my suit of silk, and weeps beside me when I am dead.
Riddle
I come out of the earth, I am sold in the market. He who buys me cuts my tail, takes off my suit of silk, and weeps beside me when I am dead.
Choose an answer
A.Garlic
B.A potato
C.A radish
D.An onion
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 7 letters, starting with "A".
Answer
An onion
Why this is the answer
An onion is dug from the earth and sold at market; preparing it means trimming its root 'tail,' peeling off its papery 'silk' skin, and shedding tears while cutting it.
This riddle is filed under Food Riddles and rated Medium.