scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

1

: shallot

2

: leek

3

: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb

also : green onion

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Mexican Pizza is a pizza topped with seasoned beef, mozzarella, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro and jalapeño. —Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2024

Add the tomato, scallion, and cream, and continue cooking until the cream is slightly reduced, about 10 minutes. —David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English scaloun, from Anglo-French scalun, escaloin, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (caepa) onion of Ascalon, from feminine of ascalonius of Ascalon, from Ascalon-, Ascalo Ascalon, seaport in ancient Palestine

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

: green onion