Onions Definition & Meaning

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Onions American [uhn-yuhnz] / ˈʌn yənz /

noun

1. Charles Talbut 1873–1965, English lexicographer and philologist.

Onions British / ˈʌnjənz /

noun

1. Charles Talbut. 1873–1965, English lexicographer; an editor of the Oxford English Dictionary

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There isn’t a seafood counter, and a small “Georgia Grown” section offered mostly potatoes, onions and peanuts, though it will carry more items in the summer months.

From The Wall Street Journal

She suggests serving it with lox, crème fraîche, capers and sliced red onions.

From The Wall Street Journal

There’s a rhythm to it, a small, absorbing joy in watching butter brown, garlic bloom, onions soften.

From Salon

She offers her tried-and-tested recipe for Make-Ahead Roast Turkey, which also includes an easy Gravy with Onions & Sage.

From Salon

Burgundy wine, beef demi-glace, sage and thyme complement the sweetness of the onions in this rich gravy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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