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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Cooked until browned on the outside and tender inside, the patties top a salad of crisp napa cabbage, cilantro and scallions that’s tossed in a sesame-lime dressing rounded with a touch of honey and a dash of fish sauce. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025 Arlington Burger At The Salt Line Hudson Valley, this burger is dressed in Cabot white cheddar, thick cut bacon, gochujang and scallion aioli on a sesame seed potato roll. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025 Add white and light green parts of scallions and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 July 2025 Transfer to a serving plate and top with scallions, if using. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 16 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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scallion

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

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