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.

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