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green onion

American  

noun

  1. a young onion with a slender green stalk and a small bulb, used as a table vegetable, usually raw, especially in salads; scallion.


Etymology

Origin of green onion

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken, chopped green onion, and dill pickle.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025

This recipe from Italy Magazine specifically calls for leek, green onion, kale, brussel sprouts and portobello mushrooms.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

Toss the cucumbers in the dressing and let sit for 30 minutes and garnish with chopped green onion and red pickled chili pepper rings.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the green onion, lime juice, sugar, and a few pinches of salt and pepper to quickly pickle.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2023

Pattie makes soup that is cloudy white with curly pieces of green onion floating on top.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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