scallion

scal·lion | \ ˈskal-yən

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Definition of scallion

2 : leek

3 : an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb also : green onion

Examples of scallion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add scallions, cilantro, raisins, and chicken; toss to combine. — Country Living Test Kitchen, Country Living, "Curry Chicken Salad," 22 Jan. 2020 Add cucumbers, scallions, jalapeño slices, and carrots. — Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, "Friendsgiving Will Set You Free," 26 Nov. 2019 Serve the meatballs with the carrots, cilantro sprigs, sliced scallions, and lettuce leaves for wrapping. — BostonGlobe.com, "Cashew-Coconut Meatballs with Creamy Spiced Tomato Sauce," 7 Nov. 2019 Instead, melt 2 tablespoon salted butter in the skillet over medium heat before adding the scallions. — Los Angeles Times, "What’s Buffalo corn? Think wings, but better," 24 Sep. 2019 Add the scallions, onion and bell pepper, cooking until tender, about 10 minutes. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: West African Peanut Shrimp," 31 July 2019 Remove from heat and fold in whole parsley leaves and sliced scallion. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Crispy Fish with Herb Tartar Sauce and Snap Pea Salad," 20 May 2019 Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, scallion and parsley. — Washington Post, "Shrimp Étouffée," 9 Jan. 2020 Sprinkle some scallions and nori, if using, over each bowl and serve. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "Recipe: Namu Gaji’s Kimchi Fried Rice," 31 Dec. 2019

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Last Updated

27 Jan 2020

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“Scallion.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scallions. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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