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Definition of pearl onion

pearl onion

Plural:pearl onions
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pearl onion Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, round, and relatively sweet cultivar of onion, closely resembling a pearl in size and shape, typically cultivated to be used whole in pickling, braising, or stews.

Example

"The chef added a handful of peeled pearl onions to the beef bourguignon during its final hour of simmering."

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• Nearby Words

pearl bush
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pearl gourami
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pearl onion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pearl onion
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