glass onion
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A large hand-blown glass bottle used aboard ships to hold wine or brandyA large hand-blown glass bottle used aboard ships to hold wine or brandy.
Meaning
2 sensesA large hand-blown glass bottle used aboard ships to hold wine or brandy.
(informal, slang)Monocle.
Origin
From its shape, resembling the vegetable.From its shape, resembling the vegetable.
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Forms
plural: glass onions| Singular | glass onion |
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