spring onion

noun

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There’s no shortage of delicious seasonal finds from rhubarb, ramps, and radishes to asparagus, peas, spring onions, and so much more; but a crowd-favorite will always be the perfectly-ripe strawberries. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 Expect delicate, delicious starters such as savory éclairs with red prawns and spring onion panna cotta. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 For spring, asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy are all in peak form, and several overlap with the Clean Fifteen. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Spring 2026 picks include asparagus, artichokes, peas, spring onions, radishes and bok choy — several of which appear on the Clean Fifteen. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spring onion

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First Known Use

1758, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of spring onion was in 1758

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“Spring onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20onion. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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