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Examples of green onion in a Sentence
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1577, in the meaning defined above
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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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