单词 | pearl onion |
释义 | > as lemmaspearl onion pearl onion n. a kind of very small white onion used esp. for pickling; (also) a plant producing such onions. ΚΠ 1855 P. Neill et al. Pract. Gardener's Compan. (rev. ed.) 197 The Pearl-Onion, of recent introduction into England, and hitherto little known..produces clusters or small bulbs at the root. 1880 Atlantic Monthly Nov. 639/2 The ducal tomatoes were sliced, mixed with a due proportion of pearl onions and mustard seed, and became pickles. 1995 Toronto Life Jan. 97/1 Country terrine with cornichons and pearl onions. < as lemmas |
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