Spanish onion

noun

1. a large-sized, mild, succulent onion, often eaten raw.

Spanish onion

noun

1. any of several varieties of large mild-flavoured onions

Example Sentences

The onion dip features a trio of softened leeks, red onions and Spanish onions suspended in cream cheese and sour cream, a combination so rich and quietly sweet that it deserves a neutral canvas.

From Washington Post

Dust two cups of finely diced Spanish onion with a teaspoon of salt and sauté in four tablespoons of canola oil until nicely caramelized.

From New York Times

What worked especially well for me was the contrast between the over-the-top creaminess of the sauce and the sweet, juicy simplicity of the large Spanish onion.

From The Guardian

In the story that emerges over the first two episodes, Jesus has got it into his head to start a community garden to grow pot but also rutabagas, tomatoes, Spanish onions and artichokes.

From Los Angeles Times

Peel and slice two pounds of Spanish onions and put into a frying-pan with half a cupful of butter smoking hot, a small spoonful of salt, and a pinch of pepper.

From Project Gutenberg