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onion
onion plant of the family Liliaceae ( lily family), of the same genus ( Allium ) as the chive ( A. schoenoprasum ), garlic ( A. sativum ), leek ( A. porrum ), and shallot ( A. ascalonium ). These plants are characterized by an edible bulb composed of food-storage leaves that are rich in sugar and ... Read more
C. T. Onions
C. T. Onions (Charles Talbut Onions), 1873-1965, English philologist, lexicographer, author, and editor. After a post with British Naval Intelligence in World War I, he held a fellowship at Magdalen College, Oxford, and from 1927 to 1949 was a reader at Oxford. Onions served as coeditor of the Oxf... Read more
shallot
shallot small Onion, Allium ascalonicum. XVII. Aphetic of †eschalot — F. eschalotte (now échalotte), alt. of OF. esc(h)aloigne SCALLION.... Read more
Albion
Albion industrial city (1990 pop. 10,066), Calhoun co., S Mich., at the forks of the Kalamazoo River; inc. 1855. In an agricultural area, it produces corn, wheat, soybeans, onions, apples, hogs, cattle, and poultry. Among its manufactures are construction materials and industrial products. Albion C... Read more
chowder
chowder stew of fish or shellfish with potatoes, onions, and pork (usually salt pork), thickened with crumbled hard bread. The name chowder seems to have originated from the French word chaudière (a large heavy pot used by fishermen to cook soups and stews). The name probably was carried... Read more
durian
durian the highly esteemed, edible fruit of Durio zibethinus. The edible portions are the seeds found inside the large spiny fruits, which may weigh several pounds. The durian, although notoriously pungently malodorous (a mildly scented variety has been developed), has an aril (an extra seedcover... Read more
thrips
thrips minute, agile insects of the order Thysanoptera. Thrips have piercing-and-sucking mouthparts and cup-shaped feet from which bladderlike adhesive organs may be extended. Some species are wingless, but many have four narrow, featherlike wings fringed with hairs. Metamorphosis is gradual, and... Read more
bulb
bulb thickened, fleshy plant bud, usually formed under the surface of the soil, which carries the plant over from one blooming season to another. It may have many fleshy layers (as in the onion and hyacinth) or thin dry scales (as in some lilies)—both of which are highly modified leaves. Many... Read more
indigestion
indigestion or dyspepsia, discomfort during or after eating caused by some interference with the normal digestive process. Symptoms include nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, gas distress, and a feeling of abdominal distention. Common indigestion may be a result of poor eating habits, including... Read more
mercaptan
mercaptan or thiol , any of a class of organic compounds containing the group -SH bonded to a carbon atom. The volatile low-molecular-weight mercaptans have disagreeable odors. Mercaptans are found in crude petroleum, and methyl mercaptan is produced as a decay product of animal and vegetable ma... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Onion"

Onions and Other Allium Plants
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture ...including the topset onion, the tree onion, the Wakegi onion, and others. These minor alliums are...Henry A. Jones and Louis K. Mann's Onions and Their Allies (1963). The topset onion, tree onion, and Egyptian topset onion...
onion
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...flavored red onion, the milder yellow onion, and the bland white onion. Pearl onions are small white onions used for pickling. The large Spanish and Bermuda onions have a delicate flavor. The onion was grown extensively by the ancient...
Onion
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Onion The onion was regarded as a symbol of the universe...This belief in the absorptive power of the onion is still prevalent. British folklorist...immediately applied a poultice of peeled onions over his stomach, and thus abstracted...
C. T. Onions
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition C. T. Onions (Charles Talbut Onions), 1873-1965, English philologist, lexicographer, author...College, Oxford, and from 1927 to 1949 was a reader at Oxford. Onions served as coeditor of the Oxford English Dictionary until its...
Onions, C. T.
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Onions, C. T. ( Charles Talbut Onions ) (1873–1965), grammarian and lexicographer, co-editor of the Oxford English Dictionary and its original Supplement , 1914–33; editor of A Shakespeare Glossary (1911), The...
Onions, (George) Oliver
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Onions, (George) Oliver (1873–1961), novelist and short story writer born in Bradford, whose works include The Compleat...
Allium Cepa
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine ...medicinal use. Onions are perennials that...varieties. Most onion bulbs are white...well as for food. Onions are members of the...family. General use Onion has been used as...that both fresh onions and commercial onion extracts actually...
Lamb Stew
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture ...Ireland, Irish stew Potatoes and onions. Basque region Garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes, wine...Ethiopia, sega wat Butter, onion, berbere chili and spice paste...badami gosht Nuts, yogurt, onions, spices including cardamom...
Chile
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World ...Tablespoons butter 1 cup milk 4 large onions, chopped 3 Tablespoons oil...filling is prepared. Fry the onions in oil until they are soft...prepare the pie. Spread the onion and ground meat mixture on the...peppers, and, occasionally, onions. Humitas are a national favorite...
Brazil Afro-Brazilian
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of Foods and Recipes of the World ...cloves and cook until golden brown. Add onion and cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes until the onions are softened. Pour shrimp and marinade...over medium heat and cook the garlic, onion, and cilantro,

Dictionary entries related to "Onion"

Onions
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ...Connecticut, soon became a noted onion-growing center. Records show that Wethersfield was shipping onions as early as 1710. A century...annually. Nonetheless, as onion culture spread to all parts...extensive production of Bermuda onions began in Texas, California...
onion
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable onion know one's onions be very knowledgeable about something. not the only onion in the stew not the only person or thing to be considered. onion dome a dome which bulges in the middle and rises to a point, used especially in Russian church architecture.
onion, Welsh
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition onion, Welsh The perennial onion, Allium cepa perutile , the leaves of which are cropped, leaving the plant to grow. Similar to, but smaller than, the Japanese bunching onion, Allium fistulosum . Also sometimes used as an alternative name for the leek .
onion, spring
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition onion, spring Young plants of Allium cepa , generally eaten...and leaves) as a salad vegetable. Also known as salad onions or scallions. A 60–g portion (three onions) is a rich source of vitamin C; a source of folate...
onion, green
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition onion, green See onion, spring ; onion, Welsh .
onion, everlasting
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition onion, everlasting Allium perutile , similar to Welsh onion .
onion-dome
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture onion-dome. Pointed bulbous structure on top of a tower, resembling an onion, common in Central- and Eastern-European architecture as well as in The Netherlands. It is usually an ornamented top, made of a timber substructure covered with...
onion, perennial
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition onion, perennial See onion, Welsh .
onion, Japanese bunching
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition onion, Japanese bunching Allium fistulosum , similar to Welsh onion, but larger.
spring onion
Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition spring onion See onion, spring .

Thesaurus entries related to "Onion"

vegetable
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...mizuna mung bean mushroom mustard green napa cabbage nopal okra onion pandan leaf parship parsley parsnip pasilla pepper pea pea pod...snake gourd snow pea sorrel spaghetti squash spinach spring onion sugar snap pea summer squash sweet potato Swiss chard taro Thai...
belch
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus belch • verb   1. onions make me belch synonym : burp.   2. the furnace belched flames synonyms : emit, give off, give out, pour out, discharge...
stuffing
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...is coming out of the armchair synonyms : padding, wadding, filling, upholstery, packing, filler.   2. sage and onion stuffing synonyms : dressing, filling, forcemeat, salpicon. phrase: knock the stuffing out of informal  news of...
smell
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...unpleasant, but it suggests a smell that is clearly recognizable and can usually be traced to a single source (the pungent odor of onions). An aroma is a pleasing and distinctive odor that is usually penetrating or pervasive (the aroma of fresh-ground coffee...
smother
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English ...snuff out, stamp out.   4. smother a laugh synonyms : stifle, muffle, repress, suppress, keep back, conceal, hide. phrase: smother in   smother the steak in onions synonyms : cover with, pile with, heap with.
grate
Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Thesaurus of Current English grate • verb   1. grate cheese/onions synonyms : shred, rub into pieces, pulverize, mince, grind, granulate.   2. the knife grated against the metal surface...
bread
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus ...bread Jewish rye (bread) johnny cake Kaiser roll kulick landbroed lavash matzo monkey bread muffin nan oatcake oatmeal bread onion roll pain au chocolat pain au levain pan de sal pancake pane francese panettone pappadum paratha Parker House roll pistolette...
fry
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus fry • verb  fry the onions in the skillet synonyms : cook, sauté, sear, brown, sizzle, frizzle, pan-fry, deep-fry.
bin
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus bin • noun  the onions go in a bin synonyms : container, receptacle, holder; drum, canister, box, caddy, can, crate, chest, tin.
mince
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus mince • verb   1. mince the meat and onions synonyms : grind, chop up, cut up, dice, hash, chop fine.   2. she minced out of the room synonyms : walk affectedly...

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ONIONS SHOW THEIR COLORS: RED, WHITE AND YELLOW.(Living)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 6/25/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...And sometimes you weep." Onion trivia: * What compound in onions brings tears to your eyes? Sulfuric...herbs, if desired. -- National Onion Association. Laredo Salad with Marinated Onions 1 large yellow onion, halved (or half red, half...
Onions: the new chic vegetable: suppliers are offering fresh-cut product, more accessible packaging and displays, and are increasing shelf life to appeal to onion shoppers.(Focus on Fresh)
Magazine article from: Grocery Headquarters; 9/1/2003; ; 700+ words ; ...According to the National Onion Association, studies have shown that onions might prevent cancers...toward maintaining onion taste and texture...says Battle. "Onions that are too bland...merchandise the various onion categories separately...consumers by mixing sweet onions with ...
Eat onions for better cardiovascular health.
News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 8/7/2009; 700+ words ; ...cholesterol, onions bring the cholesterol...levels back down. Onion eaters show better...reducers found in onions. Indian researchers found that onion extracts reduced...is coughed up. Onions help with bad...compounds present in onion will help to prevent...
Onions 101
Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post; 6/9/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...matter what kind of onion you like. Sometimes...include both red onions for their sweetness...meals with fried onion rings and serve creamed onions with roast turkey...as you cut the onion, its aroma tells...pungent it is. Sweet onions taste sweeter than...
ONIONS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 5/6/1987; ; 700+ words ; ...lndeed, there are now onion connoisseurs -- people who know onions by name and who shop...Serves one. MARINATED ONION SALAD 2 large sweet onions 1 teaspoon salt 1...Serves four. SWEET ONION SALSA 3 cups chopped sweet onions 3 cups diced tomatoes...
Onions: a global health benefit.(Herb Watch)
Magazine article from: Vibrant Life; 5/1/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...States, the Vidalia onion--a favorite...for its mild taste. Onions can be eaten raw...also used to flavor onion salt. Onions (along with garlic...anticoagulants should use onions cautiously. Cancer Fighter Onion extracts, rich in...
ONIONS Versatile veggie offers layers of flavor to savor
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 1/4/1998; ; 700+ words ; ...the very best onions to use for salads...bulbs with a mild onion flavor, shallots...Italian summer onion, slightly larger than boiling onions and disk-shaped...yellow or white onion weighs between...chopped. Large onions can weigh up to...
Onions that bring a tear to your eye.(Food)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 12/10/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...week. They are the best onions to use for salads and...skinned bulbs with a mild onion flavor, shallots are...Save leftovers. Chopped onions keep for a day or two...medium yellow or white onion weighs between 4 and...sliced or chopped. Large onions can weigh up to 1 pound...
Eating onions boosts good cholesterol.
News Wire article from: PPI - Pakistan Press International; 8/9/2009; 700+ words ; ...cholesterol, onions bring the cholesterol...levels back down. Onion eaters show better...reducers found in onions. Indian researchers found that onion extracts reduced...is coughed up. Onions help with bad...compounds present in onion will help to prevent...
Onions offer layers of protection against cancer and other illnesses
Magazine article from: Better Nutrition; 1/1/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...acid." (Note, white onions do not contain quercetin.) Choosing the perfect onion Thankfully, onions can be enjoyed year-round...Onstad offers the following "onion buying tips," saying, "Onions should be firm and well...