green onion

noun

: a young onion pulled before the bulb has enlarged and used especially in salads

Examples of green onion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Also called scallions, green onions add a delicate onion flavor and vibrant green color. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 16 May 2024 The good news is that with the 4 cent increase in banana costs comes the decrease in raw almonds, romaine hearts, green onions and more. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for green onion 

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Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of green onion was in 1577

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“Green onion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20onion. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

green onion

noun
: a young onion that is pulled from the ground before the bulb has become large

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