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onion

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a widely cultivated Asian herb (Allium cepa) of the lily family with pungent edible bulbs; also : its bulb

onion

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any of various plants of the same genus as the onion

onion

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a dome (as of a church) having the general shape of an onion

onion

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a ring of sliced onion coated with batter or crumbs and fried

onion

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a large flattened onion that has a mild flavor and yellow, white, or red skin

onion

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a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads

onion

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a very small usually pickled onion used especially in appetizers and as a garnish

onion

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squill

onion

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a large mild-flavored onion typically having yellow or white skin

onion

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scallion

onion

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a Mediterranean bulbous herb (Urginea maritima) of the lily family —called also sea onion

onion

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the dried sliced bulb scales of a squill used especially formerly as an expectorant, cardiac stimulant, and diuretic

onion

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red squill

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