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'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the next day three shoes, that I can forgive him for. But this, there is no excuse. Despite repeatedly telling him about bringing carrots, onions and parsley for lunch. Everyday I write a message and ask for an explanation. And finally this is sent to me by the doctor. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo
  • (..) Get out your book. What's this? We don't draw until Friday. I haven't brought these for drawing, but as a snack. A snack? Onions? Where is your swimsuit. I told you yesterday that we're swimming today. - Don't you remember? - No. (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo