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scallion

Pronunciation: /ˈskalɪən/
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Definition of scallion

noun

chiefly North American
  • a long-necked onion with a small bulb, in particular a shallot or spring onion.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French scaloun, based on Latin Ascalonia (caepa) '(onion) of Ascalon', a port in ancient Palestine

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