scallion

[skal-yuhn]

noun

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

2. a shallot.

3. a leek.

scallion

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scallion¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scallion¹

C14: from Anglo-French scalun, from Latin Ascalōnia ( caepa ) Ascalonian (onion), from Ascalo Ascalon, a Palestinian port

Example Sentences

Buffalo Chicken Fries: Spoonfuls of buffalo chicken dip, blue cheese crumbles, thinly sliced pickled radish, and scallions over crispy fries.

From Salon

Spoon the maple-and-lime–spiced squash on top, then scatter over fresh herbs — cilantro and scallions are lovely here.

From Salon

There’s this swirled labneh with sizzled scallions and chile, Alison Roman’s quiet luxury take on ranch, a sauce with posture and snap.

From Salon

I start with a scoop of cottage cheese, then add sliced avocado, jammy eggs, cucumber, scallions and a generous shake of everything bagel seasoning.

From Salon

Made with fresh or frozen peas, handfuls of herbs, lime juice, zest, and scallions, this versatile, gorgeously green, chunky mash brings life and excitement to everything on your spring crudités platter.

From Salon