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onion
[ uhn-yuhn ]
noun
- a plant, Allium cepa, of the amaryllis family, having an edible, succulent, pungent bulb.
- any of certain similar plants.
- the bulb of the onion plant.
- the flavor or odor of this bulb.
- Slang. a person:
He's a tough onion.
adjective
- containing or cooked with onions:
onion soup.
- of, relating to, or resembling an onion.
onion
/ ˈʌə /
noun
- an alliaceous plant, Allium cepa, having greenish-white flowers: cultivated for its rounded edible bulb
- the bulb of this plant, consisting of concentric layers of white succulent leaf bases with a pungent odour and taste
- any of several related plants similar to A. cepa, such as A. fistulosum (Welsh onion)
- know one's onions slang.to be fully acquainted with a subject
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԾDzԲ, adjective
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yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of onion1
Idioms and Phrases
- know one's onions, Slang. to know one's subject or business thoroughly; be capable or proficient.
More idioms and phrases containing onion
see know one's stuff (onions) .Example Sentences
Mix in some diced onions and bell peppers, and throw the mixture into an electric pot with a sausage link.
Dorian’s board, for example, calls for flakey salt, citrus zest, fresh herbs, sliced red onions, edible flowers and a generous drizzle of honey.
“I feel like he probably just tinkers with his beautiful vintage car collection. But who knows. Maybe he does goat yoga. He’s really a bloomin’ onion of man.
Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped green onion, and dill pickle.
There’s a reason lettuce, tomato and onion belong on a burger or why slaw makes a sandwich better — raw elements add contrast and balance, not just crunch but freshness and vibrancy.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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