onion
noun
a plant, Allium cepa, of the amaryllis family, having an edible, succulent, pungent bulb.
oniony
-
a word derived from
onion.
Example Sentences
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Soft French bread full of an oniony spinach-feta mixture.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Here, it’s filled with scallions, dill and hot-smoked fish for a combination that strikes a balance of rich, smoky, oniony and fresh, similar to the traditional baked potato toppings of cheddar cheese, bacon and chives.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2023
Salty, fishy, oniony, fermented, kind of delicious and disgusting at the same time.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 26, 2023
In this recipe, chili crisp, a spicy, oniony Chinese condiment that you can buy or make, intensifies when sizzled in butter before cream tempers its heat.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2022
There were slapping noises filtering through the oniony darkness around him.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
