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top onion

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun top onion has 1 sense
  1. tree onion, Egyptian onion, top onion, Allium cepa viviparum - type of perennial onion grown chiefly as a curiosity or for early salad onions; having bulbils that replace the flowers
    --1 is a kind of onion, onion plant, Allium cepa

Definitions from the Web

Top Onion

Definition:

A top onion refers to the uppermost layer of an onion bulb that contains dried, papery skin covering it.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Culinary Ingredient

The top onion is commonly used as an ingredient in various culinary dishes to add a distinct flavor and texture. It is mainly utilized in soups, stews, and stocks, providing a savory and aromatic essence to the preparations.

Example sentence:

  • I prefer to use top onions in my homemade vegetable soup for an extra burst of flavor.

Sense 2: Gardening

In gardening, the term "top onion" refers to the process of removing the uppermost part of an onion bulb to stimulate further growth. This practice is believed to boost the growth of larger bulbs and promote better overall onion harvest.

Example sentence:

  • I always top my onion plants to ensure a higher yield during the harvest.

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