scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən 

1

: shallot

2

: leek

3

: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb

also : green onion

Example Sentences

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Step 3Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine horseradish, Dijon, scallion whites, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil. —Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 10 Mar. 2023

Return the skillet to medium-high and add the scallion whites and the garlic. —Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023

For the sauce Make the broth: In a 4- to 5-quart pot over high heat, combine the water, chicken, garlic, ginger, scallion whites, salt and pepper, if using, and bring to a boil. —Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2023

Add scallion whites, garlic, and jalapeño. —Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 18 Oct. 2021

Topped with a dill and scallion butter pan sauce. —Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 10 Nov. 2020

Add remaining 6 cups baby kale, parsley, and mint leaves, scallion greens, and 1/2 tsp salt and toss. —Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023

The West Loop Mediterranean restaurant will serves Parmesan, potato and Brussels sprout latkes with scallion crema and applesauce as a dine-in special Dec. 18-26. —Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2022

Rolls include specialties like Michael’s Negitoro with bluefin fatty tuna, scallion, uni and ikura; Ken’s with shrimp tempura and spicy tuna; the spider with soft shell crab and more. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023

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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