scallion

noun

scal·​lion ˈskal-yən How to pronounce scallion (audio)
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2
: leek
3
: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb
also : green onion

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Some of her recipes include lentil granola, bean-ana bread and a mung bean scallion pancake. Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026 Top with 4 scallions, thinly sliced, dividing evenly, and drizzle toasted sesame oil over if desired. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026 Cucumbers, cilantro, scallions, and jalapeño peppers deliver freshness and crunch, set off by the tender juiciness of a chicken patty seasoned with seasame oil, fresh ginger, fish sauce, and pepper. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 Spiced Rice And Fish With Minty Peas Loads of fresh mint, scallions and peas define this refreshing rice preparation as a springtime dish. Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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scallion

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

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