scallion

American  

[skal-yuhn] / ˈskæl yən /

noun

1. any onion that does not form a large bulb; green onion.

2. a shallot.

3. a leek.

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scallion British  

/ ˈskæljən /

noun

1. Also called: green onion.  any of various onions or similar plants, such as the spring onion, that have a small bulb and long leaves and are eaten in salads

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Etymology

Origin of scallion

1300–50; late Middle English scalyon ( e ) < Old French *escaloigne < Vulgar Latin *escalonia, variant of Latin Ascalōnia ( caepa ) onion of Ascalon, a seaport of Palestine; replacing Middle English scalone, scaloun < Anglo-French scaloun < Vulgar Latin, as above

Example Sentences

“Any recipe that has scallion or spring onion or something like that, you can totally swap it out with ramp,” said Jaranilla.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

A scallion you keep alive in a glass of water.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Our latest Neighborhood Eats dispatch comes from Federal Way, where we bounced around Pacific Highway South searching for the best Korean scallion pancake around the Sound.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2024

Add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites and pale greens and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.

From Washington Times • May 12, 2023

She found him behind a row of timing belts when she brought a lunch of scallion pancakes.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri