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

Jones said the anonymous threat was connected to Scallion after a warrant sought information through the internet provider.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

Scallion was known to regularly set off fireworks, Schreiber said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

At Ginger & Scallion, the chicken is Northwest-sourced from Draper Valley Farms and cooked sous vide, which precisely serves the cause of cooking correctness.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

Your eyes tell you what to order first, no matter which branch you’re visiting: Scallion bubble pancakes, balloons of steam-filled bread nearly the size of basketballs.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2015

Many strong speeches were made, including one powerful arraignment by J. W. Scallion, of Virden, whose energetic leadership had earned him the title: "Father of all the Grain Growers."

From Deep Furrows by Moorhouse, Hopkins