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scallion

noun
scal·​lion | \ ˈskal-yÉ™n How to pronounce scallion (audio) \

Definition of scallion

1 : shallot
2 : leek
3 : an onion forming a thick basal portion without a bulb also : green onion

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Feng’s fish expertise produces such starters as rock shrimp cooked tempura-style, sprinkled with sliced scallions and accompanied by a creamy, peppery aïoli. Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "Review: Regal dining at Feng Chophouse in Hartford (but for a king’s ransom)," 8 Aug. 2019 Top it with some scallions, and serve it alone or with rice. Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, "You'll Never Look at Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast the Same After Making This Stir Fry," 24 July 2019 In a large bowl with a fork, beat the eggs with a generous pinch of salt, pepper, lemon rind and juice, parsley, cilantro, and scallions. Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Salmon burgers in buns with corn salsa are the ultimate fish sandwiches," 22 July 2019 Toss Monterey Jack with cilantro and scallion greens. Washington Post, "Add succulent shrimp to quesadilla and you’ve got a party," 1 July 2019 Every other week, or whenever her grandchildren ask for more, Bok Soon visits the local Korean market and restocks her kitchen with fresh scallions, red chili peppers, Korean radish, minced garlic and, of course, napa cabbage. Lauren Kim, The Mercury News, "How kimchi expresses my grandma’s love," 21 June 2019 Serve topped with almonds, scallions, and cilantro if desired. The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Roasted Red Pepper Soup," 24 Oct. 2018 Being able to go outside to harvest onions, scallions, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers still warm from the sun was pretty spectacular, and a huge jumping off point for the menu. Vogue, "Who Speaks for the Bees? An Environmental Art Dinner Raises the Question," 20 Aug. 2019 Add the cucumbers, radishes, scallions, red onion, and bread cubes. Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Ripe tomatoes, pickling cukes, and crispy croutons are tossed together in this panzanella," 19 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of scallion

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for scallion

Middle English scaloun, from Anglo-French scalun, escaloin, from Vulgar Latin *escalonia, from Latin ascalonia (caepa) onion of Ascalon, from feminine of ascalonius of Ascalon, from Ascalon-, Ascalo Ascalon, seaport in ancient Palestine

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