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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Made with soy sauce, ginger, rice wine, and finished with scallions, this soup is bursting with rich flavor. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 When Boda first hit the scene in 2010, there was huge buzz over a dish of sizzling quail eggs, served with soy and scallions in a cast iron kanom krok pan. Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026 Add scallions, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring frequently, until scallions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 Top with the soup and scallions. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 Jan. 2026 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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scallion

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

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