scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən How to pronounce scallion (audio)
1
2
: leek
3
: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb
also : green onion

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Place the broccoli florets and 1 1/2-inch scallion segments on a sheet pan. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025 Add the cabbage, bell pepper, garlic, scallions and ginger, then cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 8 minutes. Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025 A little fresh dill and scallion add zesty notes that are a great match for the eggs. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 Sprinkle the remaining scallions and sesame seeds over the top. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scallion

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of scallion was in the 14th century

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“Scallion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scallion. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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scallion

noun
scal·​lion ˈskal-yən How to pronounce scallion (audio)

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