Definition

Noun A large, mild, and succulent variety of onion, often consumed raw due to its relatively sweet flavor and less pungent taste compared to other onion types.

Usage

The term "Spanish onion" is used to specifically identify this type of onion, typically in culinary contexts such as shopping, recipes, or meal preparation discussions. * For the salad, I recommend using a Spanish onion as it won't overpower the other ingredients. * The recipe calls for one large Spanish onion, finely chopped.

Advanced Usage

While "Spanish onion" is a specific term, it is sometimes used generically in some regions to refer to any large, yellow storage onion. Its defining characteristics are its size, mildness, and suitability for raw applications like salads, salsas, and sandwiches.

Variants and Related Words

• Sweet Onion (n): A broader category that includes varieties like Vidalia, Walla Walla, and Maui onions, which share the Spanish onion's characteristic mildness and sweetness. A Spanish onion is often considered a type of sweet onion.
• Yellow Onion (n): A common all-purpose onion that is more pungent than a Spanish onion when raw but becomes sweeter when cooked. Spanish onions are a specific, milder subtype of yellow onion.

Synonyms

• Mild onion
• Sweet onion (in a general sense)

Related Phrases/Idioms

• No direct idioms or phrasal verbs incorporate the specific term "Spanish onion." Culinary instructions might use verbs like , , or a Spanish onion.

Noun

1. large mild and succulent onion; often eaten raw