onion

Definition

  • noun: a round vegetable that is usually white, yellow, or red and has a strong smell and taste
  • noun: a widely cultivated Asian herb ('Allium cepa') of the lily family with pungent edible bulbs

Examples

  • He is growing 'onions' in the garden this year.

  • The recipe calls for chopped 'onions'.

  • The recipe calls for chopped 'onion'.

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