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pearl onion

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pearl onion

–noun
a small white onion, often pickled and used as an appetizer or garnish.

Origin:
1885–90
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pearl onion  
n.  A tiny onion with a mild flavor, often pickled and used as a condiment.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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