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

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

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Stir together pimiento cheese, ham, and scallions in a medium bowl. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 Sprinkle with the sesame seeds, furikake or scallions, if using. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025 Stir in the scallions and parsley and season with salt and pepper. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2025 Ingredient details: Wheat noodles stir-fried with bacon, pork belly, kimchi, and onions in Soy Garlic and Spicy sauce, topped with a fried egg and scallions. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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scallion

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

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