scallion
noun
scal·lion ˈskal-yən 
1
: shallot
2
: leek
3
: an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb
also : green onion
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The scallion noodles, a portion big enough for two, was smoky, saucy and herbacious ($10). 
San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2022 Place hot dogs on buns; top with scallion crema, pico de gallo and bacon crunch. People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Transfer everything to a plate and sprinkle the remaining scallion on top. Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 7 Aug. 2022 Add the buttermilk mixture to the cornmeal mixture and stir until just combined, then stir in the scallion. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 Once the elements are layered and topped with the sauce, they are garnished with a crunch of roasted peanuts and sliced scallion for a meal that is positively stacked with goodness, and is delightfully out of the ordinary. Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2021 These are followed by the yachae bokkum ($15.00), made of bok choy, mushrooms, and a 63-degree egg, and the lobster ginger-scallion guksu ($47.00). Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022 In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, quinoa, chickpeas, zucchini, tomatoes and scallion until combined. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The calamari dish is served with ginger, scallion, sesame seeds, carrot daikon salad, and pickled ginger vinaigrette. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2022 See More
San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2022 Place hot dogs on buns; top with scallion crema, pico de gallo and bacon crunch. People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Transfer everything to a plate and sprinkle the remaining scallion on top. Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 7 Aug. 2022 Add the buttermilk mixture to the cornmeal mixture and stir until just combined, then stir in the scallion. Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 July 2022 Once the elements are layered and topped with the sauce, they are garnished with a crunch of roasted peanuts and sliced scallion for a meal that is positively stacked with goodness, and is delightfully out of the ordinary. Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2021 These are followed by the yachae bokkum ($15.00), made of bok choy, mushrooms, and a 63-degree egg, and the lobster ginger-scallion guksu ($47.00). Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 12 Aug. 2022 In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, quinoa, chickpeas, zucchini, tomatoes and scallion until combined. Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2022 The calamari dish is served with ginger, scallion, sesame seeds, carrot daikon salad, and pickled ginger vinaigrette. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2022 See More 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
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