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Definition of spring onion

spring onion

Plural:spring onions
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An edible plant of the Allium genus harvested before its bulb has fully developed, featuring long hollow green stalks and a mild flavor.

Example

"She garnished the steaming bowl of noodle soup with finely chopped spring onions and a drizzle of sesame oil."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Terminology varies by region; 'spring onion' is the standard term in the UK and Commonwealth, whereas North Americans typically use the terms 'scallion' or 'green onion'.

• Nearby Words

sprightly
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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spring onion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spring-onion
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