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onion Definition

on·ion (unyən)

noun

  1. a plant (Allium cepa) of the lily family, having an edible bulb with a strong, sharp smell and taste
  2. the bulb of this plant, formed of close, concentric layers of leaf bases
  3. any of various related plants

Etymology: ME oynon < OFr oignon < L unio (gen. unionis), oneness, unity, also a kind of single onion: see union

onion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • chop: Finish chopping the onion, with a blunt knife.
  • caramelize: It produces the most delicious caramelized onions to top grilled goats cheese on a French baguette.
  • slice: To steam, place whole, peeled onions or sliced onions in a steamer.
  • saute: Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan and sauté the onion until light brown.
  • soften: Meanwhile, soften the onion in the butter for five minutes.
  • peel: To steam, place whole, peeled onions or sliced onions in a steamer.

Adjective modifier

  • pickled: Basically, pickled onions are just small onions pickled in vinegar.
  • fried: A great steak with some simple fried onions is wonderful.
  • sauteed: It can be served with sautéed onion, mushrooms or nuts or used as an accompaniment to poultry or fish.
  • red: For my starter I had the red onion tart with goat's cheese.
  • shredded: It is often garnished with fried green peppers ( bell peppers ) and shredded onions.

Modifies a noun

  • gravy: Sprinkle with the reserved crispy bacon and serve immediately with the sausages and onion gravy.
  • bhajis: We has onion bhajis for starters which were top class.
  • bhaji: Neither portions were fresh, the batter was too thick, which meant that the onion bhaji was particularly doughy.
  • marmalade: With Christmas fast approaching, Beacon Foods ' new product development team believes its red onion marmalade will be in great demand.
  • stuffing: It is used in traditional sage and onion stuffing.
  • confit: Add Nutmeg to onion confit and vichyssoise as well as pâtés and terrines.

Noun used with modifier

  • spring: Sprinkle with chopped chives or young spring onions, then a layer of bacon cut dice size.
  • fry: Fry onion, bacon, garlic & pepper together.
  • peeling: That salt rubbed on the hands after peeling onions will entirely remove the smell.