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Onions

American

[uhn-yuhnz] / ˈʌn yənz /

noun

Charles Talbut 1873–1965, English lexicographer and philologist.

Onions British

/ ˈʌnjənz /

noun

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

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“She’d say, ‘Oh, here comes The Double With Onions coming across the street,’” Malik said of Thayer, who taught her how to squish patties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Carse has worked with Onions at Durham and has Harmison as a mentor.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024

Onions and garlic, pureed or powdered, were common, as were savory spices like nutmeg and paprika.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024

Onions are categorized according to the hours of daylight each variety requires to initiate bulb formation.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Onions and oregano and garlic—Mom’s spaghetti sauce heating up on the stove.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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