scullion

noun

scul·lion | \ ˈskəl-yən

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Definition of scullion

: a kitchen helper

Examples of scullion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our winsome scamp loves all women, from scullion to lady, though his heart belongs to the plucky Sophia, who is given can-do determination by Elena Wang. — Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, "Review: A Bawdy ‘Bastard Jones,’ Dancing With a Peg Leg," 26 June 2017

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“Scullion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scullion. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

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