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Definition of scallion

scallion

/ˈskæljən/
scal · lion
Plural:scallions
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scallion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A variety of young onion characterized by long green stalks and a small, underdeveloped white bulb, commonly used raw or cooked as a culinary ingredient and garnish.

Example

"She finished the noodle soup by sprinkling a handful of finely chopped scallions on top."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for scallion

• Nearby Words

scaffold
scaldfish
scale
scallion
scallop
scalpel
scalx

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'scaloigne', via Old French 'escalogne' from Vulgar Latin 'ascalonia' (short for 'Ascalonia caepa', meaning 'onion of Ascalon'). Ascalon was an ancient Philistine city from which the Greeks and Romans believed the plant originated.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scallion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scallion
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