"Onion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Onions [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the large quantities of onions grown on Bermuda. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Onion (plural Onions)
  1. (Bermuda, slang) An inhabitant of Bermuda; a Bermudian. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-Onion-en-noun-G9JURpYF Categories (other): Bermudian English, English entries with incorrect language header

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