spring onion

noun

Examples of spring onion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add spring onions, asparagus, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 May 2024 The same goes for the ramps—this pesto works just as well with spring onions or garlic. Sandor Katz, Saveur, 1 May 2024 Start your meal strong with a spring onion dip that will have your guests going back to the bowl for more and more. Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024 To start, use it to braise chicken thighs and be sure to chop plenty of extra spring onions to use as garnish for your finished dish. Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024 Quickly browned in a skillet on the stove top, the chops are then transferred to a baking dish with farro, spring onions, and asparagus. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2024 Read This Next How to make perfect wontons Travel A bouncy texture, thin skin and spring onion garnish are key to making these Chinese dumplings. Travel, 18 Jan. 2024 A bouncy texture, thin skin and spring onion garnish are key to making these Chinese dumplings. Kris Yenbamroong, National Geographic, 18 Jan. 2024 When the oil is hot, add the spring onions or scallions and garlic. Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spring onion was in 1758

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“Spring onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20onion. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

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