Recent Examples on the WebIt's commonly served with a protein of chicken, tofu, or shrimp, bean sprouts, and scallions.—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024 Also called scallions, green onions add a delicate onion flavor and vibrant green color.—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024 Sprinkle with cilantro and scallions; serve with lime wedges.—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 Fold in cheese and scallions, and garnish with cilantro, if desired.—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for scallion
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Word History
Etymology
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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